Controller

Job Description

Job Description

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We are looking for an experienced hands-on Controller to oversee the company’s accounting and unction for a growing start-up company. This position will guide daily financial operations, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support leadership with clear insight into performance and planning. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach, sound judgment, and the ability to build reliable processes that scale with the business.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the full scope of accounting and finance activities, creating efficient workflows and dependable controls across the organization.

• Oversee core financial operations such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll administration, and revenue accounting.

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements, along with materials for executive leadership and board review.

• Manage financial planning activities including annual budgets, periodic forecasts, cash flow oversight, and treasury operations.

• Develop and maintain a strong internal control environment, including governance practices and financial risk mitigation measures.

• Partner with external advisors and auditors to support annual audits, tax filings, and required regulatory submissions.

• Evaluate margins, pricing structures, and overall financial results to provide actionable recommendations for business decisions.

• Maintain key relationships with banking partners, accounting service providers, and finance system vendors while improving data quality and operational efficiency.

• Champion process enhancements and automation initiatives that improve accuracy, visibility, and scalability within finance operations.

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership by delivering analysis and guidance on company performance and priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• More than 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience across a mix of public and private company environments.
• Proven success in a hands-on Controller role, preferably within a startup or high-growth business.
• Strong knowledge of controllership fundamentals, financial reporting, and internal control practices.
• CPA designation or equivalent accounting credential is strongly preferred.
• Experience using accounting and payroll platforms such as QuickBooks and Rippling is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and leadership levels.