What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting?
KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting has partnered with an established service based client near Kittery, Maine that is seeking to hire a Controller. This leadership role will oversee core accounting operations, manage a growing team, and serve as a key financial partner to company leadership. The ideal candidate is experienced in financial reporting, compliance, and team development, and is looking for a hands-on position with strong cross-functional exposure.
Ideal candidates will possess strong GAAP and multi-entity accounting experience with proven leadership experience managing, training and mentoring an accounting team.
More information below, interested applicants please reach out to Garred Kelly at gkelly@kbwfinancial.com for more information.
Responsibilities For The Controller Position
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Ideal candidates will possess strong GAAP and multi-entity accounting experience with proven leadership experience managing, training and mentoring an accounting team.
More information below, interested applicants please reach out to Garred Kelly at gkelly@kbwfinancial.com for more information.
Responsibilities For The Controller Position
- Prepare and review monthly financial reporting packages for internal stakeholders and external partners
- Oversee general ledger activity, including complex journal entries and account reconciliations
- Lead preparation efforts for financial audits and ensure supporting documentation is in place
- Supervise, coach, and develop a mid-sized accounting team across daily operations
- Manage tax filings and various compliance reporting requirements
- Maintain fixed asset records and ensure timely recognition of depreciation and disposals
- Support company-wide insurance documentation, reporting, and renewals
- Help implement accounting system updates and provide training to staff
- Partner with leadership on special projects and ad hoc reporting needs
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA or equivalent credentials a plus but not required
- 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior leadership roles within accounting or finance
- Solid understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and audit preparation
- Comfortable using ERP accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools
- Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment while staying detail-oriented and organized
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Salary : $160,000 - $185,000
