What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Tops Staffing?
Controller (Hands-On) Our successful, fast-growing middle-market client is hiring a hands-on Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and deliver clear, timely financial reporting to firm leadership. Reporting directly to the CFO and managing 2 direct reports, you’ll be the steady operational finance leader who can step in, modernize processes, and ensure the companies' financial foundation scales with continued growth. This role starts with strong ownership of core accounting functions and offers runway to expand into broader, more strategic finance responsibilities over time. Required Skills Expertise in general ledger management, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements, cash-flow reporting, budgets/forecasts, and variance analyses Working leadership across billing, collections, A/R, A/P, payroll, and cash management Strong command of internal controls, accounting policies, and process documentation Proven experience supervising and developing accounting staff while managing competing deadlines Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting, billing, or practice-management systems High standards for accuracy, judgment, discretion, and professionalism Nice to Have Skills Professional services accounting experience Experience tracking and reporting on work in process, A/R aging, collections, and realization Familiarity with client trust accounting and related reconciliations/controls Comfort improving financial systems and upgrading outdated processes Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience Other Requirements CPA preferred (not required) Onsite role (parking paid by the company) Ability to lead change—someone who can step in quickly and improve existing processes Bring your operational strength, your process-improvement mindset, and your commitment to accuracy—apply today to take ownership of a Controller role with real impact and room to grow.