Controller

Crown Linen Service Inc•Nashua, NH

About The Position

Crown Linen Service, a well-established, fourth-generation family-owned multi-entity organization in the commercial laundry and linen industry serving a high-volume customer base, is seeking a progressive, hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations, payroll, financial strategy, and business planning across the organization. This is a senior leadership role for a progressive finance professional who thrives in operational environments and takes ownership of outcomes, not just processes. The Controller will oversee financial reporting, payroll, AR performance, cash flow visibility, audit coordination, and internal controls while serving as a strategic financial partner to executive leadership. This role requires both operational excellence and forward-thinking financial strategy, including banking relationship management, financial modeling, and strategic planning capabilities.

Requirements

Strong GAAP and accounting leadership background with strategic finance experience
Experience in operational or AR-intensive businesses, preferably in service industries
Proven cash flow and working capital management capability with strategic financial planning experience
Experience with managing banking relationships and credit facilities
Proficiency with Sage (required)
Demonstrated leadership and accountability for results
Strategic thinking with ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights

Nice To Haves

Multi-entity experiences preferred
CPA or CMA strongly preferred
Experience in family-owned or multi-generational businesses preferred

Responsibilities

Lead timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Own financial reporting accuracy and GAAP compliance
Lead annual audit process and coordinate tax compliance
Provide financial reporting to internal leaders and banking partners
Monitor and manage working capital performance across AP, AR, inventory and other balance sheet areas.
Analyze, assess, and approve capex requests per policy
Develop cash flow forecasting and financial visibility tools to maintain strong liquidity position
Maintain timely and accurate covenant reporting
Develop and maintain accurate multi-year financial plans (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
Drive annual budgets ensuring alignment with strategic goals
Develop scenario models to support strategic decisions and capital investments
Partner directly with executive leadership on financial performance, strategic planning, and business growth initiatives
Manage banking relationships and optimize credit facility utilization
Prepare comprehensive lender reporting, ensure covenant compliance, and maintain proactive communication with lending partners
Build and mentor a high-performing accounting team
Oversee payroll, AR and AP
Develop departmental goals and expectations while maintaining accountability
Connect financials with operations, purchasing, and sales
Establish budget discipline and ensure actions are taken to drive results