Controller

Controller Accounting Operations | Internal Controls | Financial Reporting The Opportunity We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Controller to lead core accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who combines a strong technical foundation—potentially developed in public accounting—with the practical business acumen to own the corporate accounting function. The Controller will take ownership of the monthly close process, establish and maintain effective accounting controls, and drive consistency, accuracy, and efficiency across financial reporting. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial information while supporting the organization’s continued growth and financial discipline. Key Responsibilities Monthly Close & Financial Reporting: Own and manage the end-to-end monthly close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial statements. Oversee account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis. Internal Controls & Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain effective accounting controls, policies, and procedures to strengthen financial integrity, improve consistency, and mitigate risk. Audit & Technical Accounting: Leverage public accounting and audit experience to support external audits, prepare audit schedules, coordinate documentation, and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards. Accounting Operations: Oversee general ledger activities and ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, improve close timelines, strengthen documentation, and enhance the overall effectiveness of the accounting function. Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with finance and business stakeholders to resolve accounting issues, improve reporting accuracy, and support informed business decisions. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA designation and/or MBA strongly preferred. Experience in public accounting, external audit, and/or corporate accounting, with a strong understanding of financial reporting and internal controls. Demonstrated experience owning or managing the monthly close process in a corporate environment. Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation. Experience implementing, documenting, or improving accounting controls, policies, and procedures. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively across functions. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate brings the audit discipline and technical accounting foundation to ensure compliance and control, combined with the hands-on ownership needed to run an effective corporate accounting function. They are proactive, organized, and comfortable taking responsibility for the close process while continuously looking for ways to improve accuracy, efficiency, and financial visibility. This is an opportunity for an accounting professional to take ownership, strengthen the control environment, and make a meaningful impact on the organization’s financial operations.