Controller

Westone Laboratories Inc • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

The Controller leads the company’s accounting and financial operations, including general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow oversight, payroll coordination, and internal controls. The role ensures accurate and timely financial information, compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations, and practical financial support for day-to-day business decisions. As a hands-on leader and business partner to ownership and leadership, the Controller helps maintain sound financial practices while supporting operational efficiency and long-term business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial statements, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivots, and financial analysis.
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems and payroll processes.
• Ability to work hands-on and independently in a small to mid-sized business environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to leaders who are not in finance.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer, move throughout office and operational areas as needed, communicate effectively in person, by phone, video, and in writing, and review detailed financial information with close attention to accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• CPA.
• Leadership or senior-level accounting responsibility.
• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or product-based business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting reports.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures to protect company assets and ensure the integrity of financial records.
• Monitor cash flow, banking activity, and financial commitments, and provide cash planning and reporting to leadership.
• Support the annual budget process and assist leadership with forecasting, financial analysis, and business planning.
• Coordinate annual tax filings, audit support, and other compliance-related financial reporting with outside partners.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, payroll and tax requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review financial results, identify trends or variances, and recommend improvements to financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Partner with leadership on pricing, margin analysis, capital purchases, and other business decisions.
• Evaluate and improve accounting systems, reporting tools, and workflows for accuracy and efficiency.
• Supervise, train, and support accounting staff, as applicable.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, and leadership to align financial processes with business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior