Controller
About The Position
A well-established, growing organization, is seeking a seasoned Controller to oversee its accounting and financial operations. This position will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations. The Controller will manage a small internal team, spanning accounting, payroll, and administrative finance functions. This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring deep technical accounting expertise, operational awareness, and the ability to scale processes, while mentoring staff and supporting leadership decision-making.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, consolidation, and taxation
- Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency
Nice To Haves
- CPA, MBA, or equivalent experience preferred
- Experience in project-based or multi-entity environments strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee monthly close process, including preparation and review of GL reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Prepare consolidated financial statements and manage intercompany accounting across multiple entities
- Support preparation and review of indirect tax filings across multiple jurisdictions
- Coordinate with external tax professionals on corporate tax reporting and GAAP-related matters
- Direct project or contract-level financial reporting, including revenue recognition and margin analysis
- Prepare and present monthly work-in-progress (WIP) reports
- Analyze job and contract performance and partner with operations leadership
- Develop and maintain cash-flow forecasts and liquidity analyses
- Oversee insurance-related reporting and workers’ compensation administration
- Ensure accurate payroll tax compliance across multiple states
- Administer company retirement plan and ensure ERISA compliance
- Lead preparation for internal and external audits
- Establish and improve accounting policies and internal controls
- Lead accounting, payroll, and related finance functions
- Supervise and develop a team of approximately 4 professionals
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, HR, and executive leadership
- Serve as the primary liaison with auditors, tax authorities, and benefit providers
- Drive continuous process improvement and scalability
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical coverage with optional buy-up plans
- Employer-paid dental, vision, and life insurance
- Pre-tax benefit options
- Profit-sharing eligibility
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid sick leave, vacation accrual, and paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
