Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Controller

Location: Colchester, CT Area (Hybrid – 3–4 days on-site)

Position Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Compensation Range: $150,000–$180,000, depending on experience

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) with company match, and additional benefits

Recruiter Contact: Abby Harpp – View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Job Reference: AH0013514898

A growing organization is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting operations and support continued growth. This role offers broad exposure across US GAAP, project accounting, job costing, revenue recognition, financial reporting, and FP& A , with the opportunity to improve processes and partner closely with leadership in a project-based or similarly complex operating environment .

What You'll Do:

• Own month-end close, GL, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Oversee cost accounting, job costing, and project profitability
• Manage revenue recognition, including percentage-of-completion and ASC 606
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Manage consolidations and management reporting
• Maintain US GAAP policies, procedures, and controls
• Coordinate annual audit and external auditors
• Partner with leadership and operations on financial performance
• Build and improve accounting processes as the company grows

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years' experience with 2+ years of Controller-level experience
• Experience in a project-based, manufacturing, engineering, or similarly complex operating environment
• Strong, hands-on US GAAP experience
• Cost accounting and job costing experience
• Revenue recognition / percentage-of-completion experience
• Experience with financial statements, consolidations, and financial planning
• Strong Excel and ERP skills

Additional Experience That’s a Plus:

• Government contracting / FAR / CAS experience
• Experience with project-based ERP systems
• ASC 606 experience
• CPA, CMA, or MBA

Why You’ll Love This Role / Company:

• Growing organization with a broad Controller scope
• Hands-on ownership across accounting and financial operations
• Opportunity to build and improve processes, reporting, and controls
• High visibility with leadership and operations
• Mix of technical accounting, project accounting, and FP& A
• Opportunity to make an impact as the company continues to grow

If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more, please email your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com and reference AH0013514898.

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