Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller

Hartford, CT

Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Accounting & Finance Salary / Pay Rate: $150,000 - $200,000

Job Description

About the company We are partnered with a highly regarded multi-generational family investment group that has a portfolio mainly comprised of precision manufacturing companies. HQ is here in CT, but operating companies are in multiple states throughout the East Coast. The firm is looking to expand their footprint and take on new acquisitions in the future, and this person will play a key role in these acquisitions. The Role The Corporate Controller will report directly to the CEO and play a critical role in shaping processes and ensuring integrity of financial reporting and risk management. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a growing organization. The focus of this role will center around producing timely results while meeting set deadlines and ensuring accurate results. It will be a challenging role that demands knowledge and expertise and willingness to dig into details. This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to lead and influence strategy of an expanding company and be involved in not only the accounting function, but FP&A and mergers and acquisitions in the future. Job Responsibilities Prepare monthly consolidated and consolidating financial statements and directors' reports, including internal and external financial statements Plan, direct and coordinate all accounting functions, including payroll, banking and general accounting at the corporate office. Review and approve preparation of the monthly closing process and month end balances. Assist in Acquisitions Create and implement policies and procedures for divisions Review monthly accounting closing process including review of the monthly operating results Preparation of annual corporate budget and consolidated operating unit budgets. Maintain fixed asset records Implement, document, and maintain internal controls and processes to improve the closing and reporting cycles. Responsible for ensuring compliance Prepare monthly review of the financial statements Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual estimated tax payments. Develop and monitor business performance metrics and KPIs Oversee regulatory corporate compliance reporting Interface with insurance brokers on all policy renewals Oversee and ensure compliance with all payroll tax, property tax, sales tax and income tax reporting Qualifications Bachelors Degree required, Advanced degree a plus CPA required Minimum of 7 years' experience in accounting leadership role Public accounting experience required (Audit side with manufacturing client base) Strong GAAP and financial reporting skills required Candidates looking to transition out of public accounting encouraged to apply! Salary/Benefits $150,000 - $200,000/yr plus target bonus Strong benefits package including insurance and 401k