We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead the organization’s accounting and financial reporting activities. This individual will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information, and provide meaningful financial insight to support business decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other core accounting functions.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Develop and maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.
- Prepare management reporting packages, financial analysis, and variance reporting for senior leadership.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and other financial planning activities.
- Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, statutory, and corporate reporting requirements.
- Coordinate the annual audit and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and other professional service providers.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, reporting, and system efficiencies.
- Partner with operational and executive leadership to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making.
- Lead, mentor, and develop members of the accounting and finance team.
- Support special projects, system implementations, process improvements, and other initiatives as required.
Qualifications:
- CPA designation required or strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership capacity.
- Strong knowledge of applicable accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated experience managing month-end close, financial statements, audits, budgeting, and internal controls.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Proven leadership and team-management capabilities.
- Strong proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
