Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and provide strategic guidance for the organization. This role is responsible for strengthening accounting practices, delivering accurate financial reporting, and supporting informed business decisions through analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to manage compliance, controls, and day-to-day financial activities with confidence.

Responsibilities:
• Direct daily accounting activities across payables, receivables, payroll, and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Manage the organization’s cash position, treasury functions, and investment activity to support financial stability and planning.
• Establish, maintain, and refine accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that reduce risk and promote consistency.
• Prepare and oversee regular financial statements and management reports, ensuring alignment with applicable accounting standards.
• Partner with operational leadership to deliver financial analysis related to performance comparisons, capital planning, pricing strategy, and contract evaluation.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting efforts, highlighting material variances and advising management on financial trends.
• Define and monitor performance measures that help evaluate overall business results and support continuous improvement.
• Coordinate the annual audit process by working closely with external auditors and supplying complete, accurate documentation.
• Ensure adherence to applicable local, state, and federal financial and regulatory requirements.
• Guide and develop accounting team members by identifying training priorities and supporting growth within the department.• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance leadership, including oversight of core accounting functions.
• Strong background in month-end close, financial reporting, and balance sheet account reconciliation.
• Demonstrated experience creating budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses that support business decision-making.
• Knowledge of internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance requirements across multiple regulatory levels.
• Ability to evaluate pricing, benchmark performance, and interpret financial data for strategic planning.
• Experience managing cash flow, treasury activities, and investment-related financial oversight.
• Proficiency in document management tasks such as compiling, controlling, and reviewing financial records and supporting documentation.