Controller

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage and oversee all day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing,cash receipts, cash disbursements, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial records in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Review financial statements for accuracy, completeness, unusual activity, and trends.

• Provide management with timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis.
• Develop financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators to support business decisions.
• Prepare monthly management and investor reporting packages and provide explanations of significant variances and trends.
• Support business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.

• Oversee the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions and ensure timely processing and collections.
• Establish appropriate approval, documentation, and payment procedures.
• Monitor customer receivables, aging, collections, and credit issues.
• Review vendor balances and payment activity.
• Oversee payroll processing and related payroll tax filings and reconciliations.
• Ensure appropriate recording and reconciliation of payroll, benefits, and related liabilities.

• Coordinate with outside CPA firms, tax advisors, auditors, attorneys, and other professional advisors.
• Provide schedules, documentation, and financial information for annual tax filings and other external reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain appropriate internal controls and financial documentation.

• Lead, supervise, and develop accounting personnel.
• Establish priorities and ensure accounting deadlines are consistently met.
• Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve accounting processes.
• Evaluate accounting systems, reporting tools, and technology to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as a hands-on resource to the accounting team and step into transactional responsibilities when needed.

• Serve as a key financial resource to the President/CEO, ownership, and leadership team.
• Provide financial insight to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Assist with evaluating capital expenditures, investments, acquisitions, financing, and other business opportunities.
• Partner with operations, sales, purchasing, human resources, and other departments to improve financial performance.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding company financial information and ownership matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting and finance experience.
• Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar leadership experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial analysis.
• Experience managing and developing accounting personnel.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems.
• QuickBooks experience a plus.
• Experience working with outside CPA firm.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a privately held or family-owned company.
• Experience working directly with the CFO and executive leadership team.
• CPA or CPA-track experience is a plus but not required.