Controller

M3 Placement • Syracuse, NY

2d

About The Position

We are looking for a Controller for our client, a well-established, large organization with a complex, multi-location operating structure. This role serves as the senior leader responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent financial information across multiple business units and entities. The Controller plays a critical role in maintaining strong financial discipline within a large-scale environment, balancing robust controls and compliance with the operational needs of a high-volume, service-driven organization. This position works closely with executive leadership to provide financial insight that supports strategic planning, operational performance, and informed decision-making across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in an organization with significant transaction volume, layered operations, and multiple stakeholders. While the role emphasizes leadership and oversight, it also requires a practical, hands-on mindset and the ability to guide teams through complexity. The Controller will help evolve accounting processes, systems, and controls to support organizational scale, consistency, and long-term growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA required)
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility
• Experience in a large organization with multiple locations, cost centers, or operating entities
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Proven ability to manage deadlines, prioritize competing demands, and maintain attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems and Excel; ERP experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of all core accounting functions across the organization
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for multiple entities or operating units
• Oversee financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with accounting standards
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Coordinate external audits, tax-related activities, and third-party service providers
• Drive ongoing process improvements and system enhancements
• Lead, develop, and support the accounting team in a complex organizational environment

What This Job Offers

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