Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and maintaining effective internal controls. This role plays a critical leadership function in financial management, compliance, and process improvement, while partnering with business leaders to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Close

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP (or IFRS, if applicable)
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting for management and external stakeholders

Accounting Operations

• Manage general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets
• Ensure proper revenue recognition and expense accruals
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and audit requirements
• Coordinate external audits and act as primary audit liaison

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
• Set performance goals and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Budgeting & Forecasting Support

• Partner with FP&A and leadership on budgeting and forecasting processes
• Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations and insights

Systems & Process Improvement

• Oversee accounting systems and ensure data integrity
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA certification
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Proven experience managing teams and complex close processes

Preferred

• Public accounting background
• Experience in [industry-specific experience, e.g., SaaS, manufacturing, healthcare]
• ERP system experience (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly
• High integrity and sound judgment
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

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