Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Maine - Auburn - Auburn, ME 04210; Connecticut - Waterford - Waterford, CT 06385; Florida - Jacksonville - Jacksonville, FL 32254

Overview

Position Type Full-Time

Description

The Financial Controller is responsible for the overall accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company's financial reporting. This role owns and continuously improves the month-end close process, leads comprehensive financial and operational variance analysis, and ensures full audit readiness across all financial functions.

The Controller will maintain robust internal controls, oversee multi-entity accounting operations, and ensure compliance with GAAP and multi-state regulatory requirements. This individual is highly detail-oriented, process-driven, and capable of leading teams in a fast-paced, multi-location distribution environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Own and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review consolidated and subsidiary financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly with proper supporting documentation
• Review and approve journal entries and accruals to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Maintain and enforce close calendars, deliverables, and accountability across the accounting team
• Identify and resolve close process bottlenecks, driving efficiency and consistency
• Perform detailed monthly and quarterly variance analysis (actual vs. budget, forecast, prior period, and prior year.)
• Identify root causes of financial and operational variances, including pricing, volume, cost drivers, and process inefficiencies
• Develop clear, concise, and actionable financial narratives for leadership
• Prepare and deliver financial reporting packages, including KPIs and dashboards
• Lead the planning, preparation and coordination of annual external audits serving as the primary liaison with the auditors
• Ensure audit readiness through accurate documentation, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Oversee compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and multi-state regulatory requirements
• Support tax filings including income, sales & use, and property taxes
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements, implementing updates as necessary
• Oversee day-to-day operations of General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll functions
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions and account classifications
• Maintain and optimize the Company's chart of accounts and financial reporting hierarchy
• Monitor and enforce accounting policies and procedures across all locations
• Monitor working capital metrics, including AR aging, AP cycles, and inventory related financial impacts
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting
• Conduct periodic reviews of control effectiveness, identifying gaps and implementing corrective action
• Ensure standardization of accounting practices and documentation across multiple entities and locations
• Manage and develop accounting, accounts receivable and accounts payable staff
• Establish clear performance expectations, KPIs, and accountability measures
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and formal performance evaluations
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and alignment between ERP systems and financial reporting (including Computers Unlimited TIMS)
• Partner with IT and leadership to implement system enhancements, automation, and reporting improvements.
• Participate in ERP upgrades, integrations, and system implementations.
• Assist the CFO with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Support treasury and cash management activities as needed
• Participate in special projects, including system implementations and acquisitions
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs and organizational growth

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP financial reporting and internal controls
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and completeness
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in financial and operational variance analysis
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and process management capabilities
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial results
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
• CPA or CPA track strongly preferred
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility
• 3–5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or industrial environments strongly preferred
• Experience in multi-entity and multi-state operations is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear
• Use of hands for computer and office functions
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance