Controller

Controller

This is a hands-on Controller role with a growing, family-owned organization built on long-standing relationships, technical expertise, and doing business the right way. The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations while serving as a trusted financial partner to leadership, helping guide thoughtful growth and sound decision-making.

The ideal candidate enjoys being close to the business, values stability and collaboration, and takes pride in building strong processes that support people—not just numbers.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, benefits administration, and bank reconciliations

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes with a strong emphasis on accuracy, consistency, and timeliness

• Prepare and review financial statements, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and management reports for leadership

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures to protect company assets and ensure long-term stability

• Partner closely with ownership and leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking

• Coordinate with external CPA firms on audits, tax preparation, and compliance

• Oversee commission reporting and reconciliations for sales teams and partner manufacturers

• Provide practical financial insight to support operational decisions, cost management, and profitability by product line and customer

• Improve accounting systems, reporting tools, and processes with a thoughtful, long-term mindset

• Lead and mentor accounting staff, fostering accountability, teamwork, and professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred, not required)

• 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a closely held, family-owned, or relationship-driven business

• Experience in construction, distribution, sales, or manufacturer-representative environments a plus

• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems (QuickBooks Online, ADP, or similar) and Excel

• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial partners

• High integrity, discretion, and pride in ownership of work