Controller

8020 Consulting

$110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of controllership experience in various industries
  • Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes
  • Familiarity with internal controls and financial reporting
  • Experience with different accounting systems and integration
  • Proactive and hands-on problem solver

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects to ensure financial accuracy and compliance
  • Optimize financial reporting for clients
  • Guide ERP implementations to enhance operational efficiency
  • Support M&A activities for seamless accounting integration
  • Act as interim controller during leadership transitions

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with paid bench time
  • Performance-based bonus plans
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and educational reimbursement
  • Access to extensive professional development resources
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

As a full-time consultant with 8020, you'll leverage your controllership expertise to lead high-impact projects that ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. Whether optimizing financial reporting, guiding ERP rollouts, or supporting M&A activity, your work will make a visible impact-without the need for travel.

Projects are matched to your experience and designed to stretch your skills.

Examples of recent controllership-aligned engagements include:

  • Establishing and optimizing month-end close processes for a PE-owned consumer products company
  • Implementing internal controls and policies for a rapidly scaling e-commerce brand
  • Leading the transition to ASC 842 lease accounting compliance for a national retail chain
  • Redesigning chart of accounts and reporting structures during a finance transformation initiative
  • Overseeing the accounting integration of an acquired entity for a Fortune 500 client
  • Acting as interim controller during a leadership transition for a media and entertainment firm


You'll play a critical role in helping clients maintain compliance, streamline reporting, and position their finance teams for long-term success.

What We Look For

We seek accounting professionals who are not only technically strong but also aligned with the values that define how we work:

  • Communication: You're focused, concise, candid, and respectful-able to clearly articulate insights across functions and levels.
  • Connectors: You build authentic, professional relationships that make collaboration seamless and enjoyable.
  • Intellectually Curious: You seek to understand the broader business context, connecting dots between operations, strategy, and finance.
  • Excellence in Action: You're committed to quality, problem solving, and delivering real improvements for clients.
  • Collective Success: You take pride in contributing to our firm's growth and in celebrating shared achievements.
  • Sense of Urgency: You act with intention, care and responsiveness


Ideal candidates also have:

  • Strong controllership experience across multiple industries
  • In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, month-end close, internal controls, and financial reporting
  • Experience with variety of accounting systems or integration work
  • A proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving and process improvement


Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with paid bench time
  • Performance-based bonus plans
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • PTO, company and floating holidays
  • Ongoing training, mentorship, and educational reimbursement
  • Robust professional development resources

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