Controller

Controller Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 Why You Should Join Join a 4th generation, stable, family‑owned business with a strong reputation Defined path to CFO — current CFO is hiring this role as a successor Direct exposure to ownership and board‑level strategy Opportunity to step into a future executive leadership role (CFO/President track) Gain broad, hands‑on experience — more exposure in one year than larger corporate settings Be a key driver of growth, transformation, and succession planning Lead efforts around modernization, technology adoption, and process efficiency Make a visible, high‑impact contribution across the organization Long‑term stability with a tenured leadership team and no plans to sell About The Role We are partnering with a well‑established, family‑owned organization seeking a Controller to take on a highly strategic and operational leadership role. This position is designed as a succession hire for the CFO, offering significant exposure to executive leadership, ownership, and long‑term decision‑making. The Controller will play a critical role in overseeing accounting operations, driving process improvements, and helping modernize the finance function, while positioning themselves for advancement into a CFO‑level role. Key Responsibilities Oversee all accounting operations, including financial reporting, close process, and internal controls Partner with the CFO and executive leadership on strategic initiatives and financial planning Lead process improvement, systems upgrades, and operational efficiencies Support organizational growth, transformation, and succession initiatives Provide insights and analysis to support business decision‑making Mentor and develop accounting staff as the organization evolves Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibility Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting Experience in process improvement, operational transformation, or system implementation Ability to operate both strategically and hands‑on in a smaller environment Interest in long‑term growth into a CFO or executive leadership role The Opportunity This is a unique opportunity to step into a high‑impact leadership role with a clear path to the executive level. The organization offers the rare combination of stability, growth, and succession planning, making it ideal for someone looking to build toward a CFO or President‑level career path. #J-18808-Ljbffr CFS