Controller
$135k - $150kCreative Financial Staffing
Controller
$135,000 - $150,000
High-Impact Financial Leadership Opportunity
Our client, a well-established, third-generation family-owned organization, is seeking an experienced Controller to join its leadership team. This is a highly visible role within a growing $200M+ distribution company currently navigating an exciting post-merger transformation.
Reporting directly to executive leadership, the Controller will play a critical role in financial oversight, process integration, and strategic decision-making while helping shape the future of a thriving organization.
Why This Opportunity?
- High-impact leadership role within a $200M+ organization
- Direct access to executive ownership and key decision-makers
- Opportunity to drive finance integration during a pivotal transformation
- Newly rebuilt headquarters campus in Meriden
- Stable, family-owned company with an outstanding reputation
- Fast-paced, high-volume distribution environment
- Strong culture of collaboration, accountability, and teamwork
- Financially sound organization with excellent banking relationships
- Energetic and engaging industry with long-term growth potential
- Lead all GAAP accounting and financial reporting activities
- Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Review journal entries and maintain the integrity of financial statements
- Manage bank reporting requirements and loan covenant compliance
- Serve as the primary liaison with external CPA firms and auditors
- Oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll functions
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning initiatives
- Optimize treasury management and banking relationships
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls
- Support business integration and financial harmonization efforts following recent organizational growth
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA preferred
- Progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
- Strong GAAP accounting knowledge
- Experience within distribution, manufacturing, wholesale, or other high-volume transaction environments
- Background managing financial reporting, audits, treasury, budgeting, and forecasting
- Proven leadership experience overseeing accounting teams
- Ability to thrive in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment
Salary: $135,000 - $150,000
Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive health insurance with company covering approximately two-thirds of premiums
- 401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor contribution plus an additional 2% company match
- Generous PTO package with flexibility based on experience and level
- Historically employee-focused culture with strong executive support
- Long-term career growth potential within a stable and expanding organization
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who wants to make a significant impact, work closely with ownership, and help guide a successful organization through its next phase of growth.
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