Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Controller to join a fast-growing organization. Reporting to the CFO, this leader will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure the integrity of financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and guide a high-performing accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building scalable processes.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the month-end and year-end close process, including reconciliations, review, and timely completion of financials.
- Serve as the primary owner of the monthly close calendar and coordinate accounting staff to deliver accurate reporting on schedule.
- Manage the annual external audit process and partner with auditors to ensure timely completion.
- Collaborate with local and regional operations leaders to review performance, allocations, and variable compensation calculations.
- Evaluate current accounting operations and identify opportunities for process and system improvements, including support for Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP.
- Oversee core transactional accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury, and payroll.
- Monitor and help drive company cash flow management.
- Prepare and support monthly reporting packages and provide leadership with timely financial insights for decision-making.
- Refine and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and workflows to protect company assets.
- Ensure compliance with applicable tax filings and state and federal regulatory requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability, trust, and productivity.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, or a related field.
- CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred. Public accounting foundation a plus
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including prior Controller experience.
- 3+ years of accounting leadership or people management experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Hands-on experience with billing, collections, accounts payable, treasury, and payroll.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP strongly preferred.
- Proven success driving accounting process improvements and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to perform detailed financial analysis.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance and reporting requirements.
- Advanced Excel skills required; strong PowerPoint and Word skills preferred.
- Experience in a private equity-backed environment is a plus.
- Experience supporting international operations, especially Canada, is a plus.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, or a related field.
- CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred. Public accounting foundation a plus
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including prior Controller experience.
- 3+ years of accounting leadership or people management experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Hands-on experience with billing, collections, accounts payable, treasury, and payroll.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP strongly preferred.
- Proven success driving accounting process improvements and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to perform detailed financial analysis.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance and reporting requirements.
- Advanced Excel skills required; strong PowerPoint and Word skills preferred.
- Experience in a private equity-backed environment is a plus.
- Experience supporting international operations, especially Canada, is a plus.