Controller

CRI Advantage•Boise, ID

16h•$115,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

CRI Advantage is seeking a Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and select corporate operations and support functions. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective operational controls, and high-quality support for company operations, employees, and customers. The Controller provides hands-on leadership across Accounting, Contracts Management, and General Administrative functions while supporting executive decision-making and maintaining compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across corporate operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
Prior experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role
Experience managing and leading teams
Strong understanding of accounting processes, financial reporting, and operational controls
Experience working with financial systems and ERPs (Unanet preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO and executive leadership to support operational decision-making and corporate priorities
Lead and people-manage the Corporate Operations team, including Accounting and Contracts Management
Develop, implement, and improve operational processes, controls, and procedures
Monitor KPIs and manage data sources to support end-to-end business management
Ensure activities remain within approved budgets, timelines, and compliance requirements
Identify operational, financial, and compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies
Manage the Corporate Operations budget and cost controls
Provide operational support to company divisions, employees, and customers
Apply continuous improvement practices to improve responsiveness, data quality, and standardization
Participate in executive meetings to report on operational status, financial performance, and risks
Lead monthly financial close activities, including close meetings, artifacts, and procedures in Unanet
Manage budgeting and dynamic forecasting processes
Reconcile all balance sheet and related accounts monthly
Conduct end-to-end Accounts Receivable processing for Solutions and Services divisions
Oversee Accounts Payable processing and approve payment requests
Maintain approval authority for ACH and check payments and enforce approval controls
Oversee cash forecasting and liquidity
Review and resolve timesheet discrepancies impacting payroll, invoices, and project accounting
Review payroll labor costs to ensure alignment between payroll hours, salary expense, and system data
Review, create, and audit commission calculation spreadsheets
Ensure financial data accuracy, quality, and timeliness
Oversee the Contract Management function and staff
Ensure contract processes meet quality, responsiveness, and risk identification standards
Balance Contract Management staffing with divisional requirements
Interface with external legal advisors, clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
Support insurance management activities, including annual policy reviews and premium evaluations
Partner with HR to support annual benefits renewals, plan changes, and rate adjustments
Oversee software, hardware, and service agreements