Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller Consultant to lead all finance and accounting activities for our location. This Long-term engagement is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can independently manage day-to-day financial operations while helping establish a strong accounting foundation for a rapidly expanding business. The role offers the opportunity to support significant revenue growth by maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening financial controls, and ensuring core transactions are processed correctly.

The day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Oversee the full accounting function for the site, serving as the primary finance leader responsible for daily financial operations.

• Manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of reconciliations, adjustments, and financial reporting activities.

• Prepare and post journal entries with a high degree of accuracy to support complete and reliable financial statements.

• Monitor purchasing-related transactions to confirm they are recorded properly and flow through financial systems as intended.

• Organize, validate, and enter historical financial information when needed to help establish complete and usable accounting records.

• Build accounting processes, controls, and reporting routines from the ground up to support a growing operation.

• Partner with operational stakeholders to provide financial insight and maintain alignment between business activity and accounting results.

• Support the financial infrastructure needed for a growth plan by maintaining disciplined reporting and strong oversight of accounting data.

The Ideal candidate will have the following skill set:

• 7+ years of progressive accounting or controllership experience, including ownership of core financial operations.

• Demonstrated ability to function effectively as an independent finance contributor in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong background in month-end close and preparation of journal entries.

• Experience creating or formalizing accounting processes, controls, and reporting structures.

• Solid understanding of purchasing and transaction flow within accounting systems.

• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with business partners.