Controller

About Hatch Lighting

Founded in Tampa in 1985, Hatch Lighting designs and manufactures advanced electronic power supplies for the lighting industry. Our product portfolio includes LED drivers, emergency lighting products, surge protection devices, ballasts, and transformers — serving architectural, commercial, and industrial lighting applications across North America. We are a family-owned company with a strong reputation for innovation and reliability built over four decades. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a detail-oriented, hands-on Controller to own our financial operations and help guide sound business decisions.

Role Summary

The Controller is Hatch Lighting’s financial backbone. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role — you will own and execute the full spectrum of accounting, payroll, HR administration, and inventory oversight. Reporting to the VP of Revenue Operations, you will work closely with leadership to ensure accurate financials and sound business decisions in a close-knit, high-trust environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance

•     Manage all day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.

•     Lead the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

•     Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports for executive and ownership review.

•     Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting policies.

•     Coordinate with the company’s external CPA firm for tax preparation, compliance, and audits.

•     Assist with cash flow management, budgeting, and financial forecasting.

Payroll

•     Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time for all employees.

•     Maintain payroll records, ensure compliance with federal and state payroll tax requirements, and prepare W-2s and related filings.

•     Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related employee questions.

HR & Benefits Administration

•     Administer employee benefits programs including health insurance and retirement plans (e.g., 401(k)), serving as the day-to-day point of contact for enrollment, changes, and vendor coordination.

•     Manage new hire onboarding paperwork, employee records, and offboarding processes.

Inventory Management

•     Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing carrying costs; coordinate with VP of Revenue Operations on reorder points and lead times.

•     Reconcile inventory records and ensure accurate cost accounting for all products.

•     Support periodic physical inventory counts and variance analysis.

Systems & Technology

•     Assist with the internal administrator for core accounting and business systems, managing user access, configuration, and system integrity.

•     Champion the adoption and implementation of modern AI tools across finance workflows — actively identifying opportunities to automate routine tasks, accelerate reporting, and improve decision-making across the business.

•     Evaluate and implement system integrations and process improvements to reduce manual effort and increase efficiency.

•     Coordinate with vendors and any external IT support for system updates, integrations, and troubleshooting related to financial platforms.

Qualifications

Required

•     Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CPA candidate a plus).

•     6–8 years of full-cycle accounting experience, ideally in a small to mid-sized business environment.

•     Demonstrated experience processing payroll and administering HR/benefits programs in a hands-on capacity.

•     Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger management.

•     Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.

•     Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.

•     Demonstrated comfort with modern AI tools and a proactive mindset toward applying them to streamline financial processes, automate routine tasks, and improve reporting accuracy.

Preferred

•     Experience working in a family-owned or closely-held business (S-corporation experience a plus).

•     Familiarity with multi-state payroll or sales tax compliance.

•     Hands-on experience with Rippling for payroll and HR administration is strongly preferred.

•     Experience with Odoo ERP or a comparable integrated business management platform.

•     Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member.

What We Offer

•     Competitive salary of $100,000 – $125,000, commensurate with experience.

•     Health, dental, and vision insurance.

•     Retirement plan with company contribution.

•     Paid time off and company holidays.

•     A stable, family-oriented work culture where your contributions are recognized and valued.

•     Direct access to ownership and a seat at the table in key business decisions.