Controller

Controller

Experienced accounting professional with 8+ years in progressive roles and senior-level responsibility. Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, cost accounting, and audit activities. On-site or hybrid (location flexible depending on company operations). Full-time, immediate hire. Ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and scale accounting processes to support growth. Competitive salary, based on experience.

The Controller reports to the Vice President of Finance and is responsible for managing all aspects of the company's accounting function. This includes ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting under U.S. GAAP, maintaining internal controls, leading cost accounting and inventory initiatives, managing payroll and tax compliance, and serving as the primary liaison for external audits. This role also oversees, develops, and mentors the accounting team while improving accounting processes to support a fast-growing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; prepare and review financial statements
• Oversee general ledger accounting and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Research and interpret technical accounting issues; document accounting policies and procedures
• Maintain effective internal controls and design scalable accounting processes
• Lead cost accounting and inventory control initiatives; ensure accurate inventory valuation
• Oversee core accounting operations, including AP, payroll, billing, and tax compliance
• Manage state and federal tax filings and compliance
• Serve as primary liaison for external audits; coordinate audit schedules and resolve findings
• Hire, train, and mentor accounting team members; foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to support business objectives

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with senior-level responsibility
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation
• Experience managing monthly close, general ledger, and internal controls
• Experience overseeing core accounting operations (AP, payroll, tax compliance)
• Strong technical accounting research, documentation, and Excel skills
• Proven ability to manage and develop accounting staff
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA license
• Prior Controller or equivalent leadership experience
• NetSuite experience
• Cost and inventory accounting experience in manufacturing or inventory-based environment
• Hands-on experience leading external audits
• Experience scaling accounting processes in a growing organization

Competencies:

• Strategic and analytical thinker with strong judgment and accountability
• Adaptive, forward-thinking leadership
• Builds trust and credibility across teams
• Executes with discipline and attention to detail
• Effective collaborator and hands-on leader

Controller leads accounting operations, financial reporting, cost accounting, audits, and internal controls to support growth and compliance.