Controller

Elliquence•Woodbury, NY

13d•$180,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Controller to lead all accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, financial compliance, and internal controls. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will lead the Finance/Accounting team, partner cross-functionally with key stakeholders and senior leadership, and lead the finance portion of internal and external audits. The ideal candidate is a forward thinker with a strong record of progressive leadership and continuous process improvement, and experience in a fast-paced, growing company. This role is based on-site in Woodbury, NY. The salary range is $180,000–$200,000 annually. The stated compensation range does not include other forms of compensation or benefits; an employment offer is based on factors including professional experience, specialty, skillset, education, geography, licenses or certifications, and business needs. The company values team diversity and provides equal employment opportunities. It prohibits discrimination and harassment on legally protected grounds and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Completion of the CPA is required.
At least 3 years of experience in public accounting audit; experience with a national or regional firm is preferred.
8–10 years of progressive accounting and financial operations experience.
At least 5 years owning core accounting functions, including leading direct reports, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audits, reconciliations, tax compliance, regulations, and financial controls.
Medical device industry experience in the finance/accounting function is required.
Hands-on ERP experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
Strong technical accounting skills and a track record of improving accuracy, efficiency, and operational precision.
Excellent leadership and partnership skills, including identifying and solving current issues and developing future designs and systems.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to balance precision with speed.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to partner effectively with financial and non-financial stakeholders across the organization.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Experience at a national or regional public accounting audit firm preferred.
Experience developing accounting and finance infrastructure in a high-growth company is a plus.
Macola experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, and related accounting activities.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely, precise financial statements.
Lead the team in preparing accurate and timely journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
Manage preparation of financial reports, management dashboards, KPIs, and variance analyses for executive leadership.
Maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP, including appropriate treatment of complex or significant transactions.
Lead the team and partner with cross-functional leadership to coordinate external and internal financial audits, bank field audits, and other regulatory examinations.
Serve as the primary Finance point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and other external accounting partners.
Oversee required tax filings and compliance reporting.
Direct the annual budgeting process and lead financial forecasting and long-range planning.
Monitor actual results against budget, investigate variances, and provide recommendations.
Partner with leadership to support financial planning and operational decision-making.
Supervise, develop, and support accounting team members, ensuring accountability and timely completion of responsibilities.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual work, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen internal controls.
Provide financial and accounting insights to help leaders understand performance, manage spending, and improve financial accountability.
Ensure spending decisions are disciplined and aligned with company priorities.
Oversee the ERP system, including implementation and system improvements.
Develop reporting tools for forecasting and budgeting.