Controller

A residential fencing company that has scaled from the ground up to $46M+ across multiple states — and is in active growth mode with a vision to scale nationally — is seeking a strategic Controller ready to operate as a true business partner, not just a numbers-and-close function. This role reports directly to ownership and is structured as a deliberate stepping stone to CFO for a candidate with strong financial instincts, a growth mindset, and the ambition to scale into an executive seat alongside the business. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Finance and Analytics Serve as the financial thought partner to ownership, translating operational data into actionable business insights Build models and conduct trend analysis to identify risks, margin gaps, and growth opportunities Bring a forward-looking perspective to performance monitoring — surface issues before they materialize Accounting Operations and Controls Own the full month-end close process and maintain general ledger integrity Manage job costing and project-level P&L tracking across a field-based, multi-location operation Scale accounting controls and policies in line with rapid company growth Team and Systems Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of accounting and finance professionals Partner on ERP and systems improvements to modernize workflows and automate reporting Build the financial infrastructure that supports a CFO-level function over time REQUIREMENTS 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with 3+ years as a Controller or senior accounting leader CPA strongly preferred Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and trend analysis skills — not purely transactional Experience in a project-based, multi-location, or operationally complex environment Clear upward trajectory toward a CFO role — growth mindset is non-negotiable Preferred ERP implementation or optimization experience #J-18808-Ljbffr