What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Leeds Professional Resources?
The Controller – Operations Accounting supports the Chief Accounting Officer and senior finance leadership in overseeing the accounting operations of the organization. This role ensures accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across the full spectrum of accounting activities, including monthly close, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Financial Close and Reporting.
• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Assist in preparing GAAP-complaint financial statements.
• Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations to management.
• Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and sub-ledgers.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and SOX/internal controls framework.
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Support integration of new systems, acquisitions or accounting changes.
• Maintain and enhance the internal control environment.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Supervise and mentor accounting team members.
• Provide training and guidance to ensure high performance and accuracy.
• Partner with FP&A, operations, treasury, tax and other functional groups.
• Support to Chief Accounting Officer in strategic initiatives and ad-hoc projects.
• Leverage ERP Systems to improve automation and data accuracy.
• Participate in system upgrades or implementations.
• Evaluate existing workflows and recommend efficiency enhancements.
• Other duties as assigned.
Education and Formal Training:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP ECC, S4 Hana, SAP Business One, Dynamics, etc.).
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm) preferred.
• Experience in privately held companies preferred.
• Manufacturing and Service experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills preferred.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.
Salary : $170,000 - $180,000