CONTROLLER

Controller - Staten Island, New York

Are you a hands-on accounting leader looking for more than another Controller position? This is a rare opportunity to become an integral part of a well-established, multi-location organization with a strong reputation, an experienced leadership team, and an exciting future.

We are conducting a confidential search for a Controller who wants to build a long-term career and take ownership of a respected accounting function. This is a succession opportunity replacing a tenured Controller who will be available to provide training, transfer valuable institutional knowledge, and support a smooth transition.

The Controller will lead a small accounting team while working closely with sales, operations, human resources, and executive leadership. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with sound business judgment, a service-oriented mindset, and the ability to prioritize time-sensitive operational needs.

This is not a position for someone who wants to remain behind a desk or operate solely at a strategic level. We are looking for an approachable, responsive, roll-up-your-sleeves leader who enjoys being part of the business and wants to make a meaningful, long-term impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small accounting team
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and management reports
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking, cash activity, and treasury functions
• Maintain accurate general-ledger records and supporting schedules
• Manage high-value inventory and related financing arrangements
• Review deal cost sheets, customer transactions, commissions, deposits, and closing documentation
• Ensure timely and accurate support for business-critical transactions
• Prepare and remit applicable multistate sales-and-use taxes
• Coordinate annual financial reviews, external audits, insurance audits, and retirement-plan reporting
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Partner with operations, sales, HR, leadership, banks, lenders, and outside advisors
• Learn and take ownership of established accounting systems and processes
• Identify practical opportunities to improve efficiency, reporting, and financial controls
• Balance accounting discipline with the evolving needs of a fast-moving business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• At least 3–5 years as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or comparable accounting leader
• Hands-on ownership of monthly close and financial reporting
• Experience in an inventory-based, transaction-driven, retail, distribution, dealership, or similarly operational business
• Strong knowledge of general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, banking, reconciliations, inventory, and internal controls
• Experience leading or supervising accounting employees
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with accounting, ERP, or management systems
• Excellent communication, organization, prioritization, and follow-through
• Ability to work effectively across departments and levels of leadership
• Stable employment history and interest in a long-term opportunity
• Ability to work on-site in Staten Island

Preferred Experience

• High-value inventory accounting
• Inventory, asset-backed, borrowing-base, or floor-plan financing
• Deal cost sheets, commissions, and transaction accounting
• Multistate sales-and-use tax
• Multi-entity accounting and consolidated reporting
• ADP Workforce Now
• NetSuite, SAP, Sage, QuickBooks, or comparable ERP platforms
• CPA license or public-accounting experience
• Experience improving processes without disrupting successful operations

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $125,000–$150,000
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Structured training and transition support
• Highly visible position with direct access to company leadership
• Opportunity to influence accounting operations across the organization
• Stable, long-term career opportunity with an established and growing company
• Collaborative environment where accounting is viewed as an essential business partner