Exponent

Controller

Exponent$140K — $170K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in leadership roles within accounting, preferably in a service-oriented business.
  • Strong hands-on accounting skills with a focus on process ownership.
  • Demonstrated ability in managing accounting teams and scaling operations during rapid growth phases.
  • Familiarity with complex financial environments and experience in balancing expansion with operational efficiency.
  • Background in driving improvements in financial controls and reporting accuracy.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop an internal accounting team to support business growth.
  • Oversee daily accounting operations including accounts payable, receivable, and payroll processes.
  • Manage the month-end close process and maintain accuracy of financial reports.
  • Implement accounting systems and ensure data integrity during systems migration.
  • Establish financial controls and optimize processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape and build a finance team from the ground up.
  • Engagement in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment focused on aggressive growth.
  • Collaboration with senior leadership and key stakeholders, enhancing strategic visibility.
  • Support for personal and professional growth in financial leadership roles.
Full Job Description
Controller role in the Denver area for a well-established professional services firm, offering a unique chance to build an internal accounting team and drive financial operations to support scaling from $18M to $30M+

Requirements

  • Lead Internal Accounting Teams: Urgent need for a finance leader who can manage and expand the in-house accounting team, including hiring and scaling to support rapid business growth.
  • Hands-On Accounting & Process Ownership: Own day-to-day accounting operations, formalize processes, and clean up balance sheet items to ensure strong financial controls and seamless integration as the business scales.
  • Experience Managing Growth in Service Industries: Comfortable operating in a fast-growing, multi-service environment with evolving leadership and operational structures, aligned with aggressive revenue doubling targets in 12-18 months.


Responsibilities

  • Lead the in-house accounting team: Build and manage an internal accounting team, including hiring as needed, while overseeing AP, AR, and payroll functions.
  • Manage day-to-day accounting operations: Drive the month-end close process, maintain the general ledger, and ensure financial reporting accuracy in line with company standards.
  • Implement and optimize accounting systems: Support systems migration efforts, ensuring clean data integrity and streamlined accounting workflows.
  • Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders: Report directly to the GM and partner closely with regional controllers and integration teams to align finance operations with growth and operational objectives.
  • Financial controls and process improvement: Establish and enforce robust internal controls, lead balance sheet cleanup initiatives, and focus on OpEx reduction and cash flow optimization.


$140,000 - $170,000 a year

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About Exponent

Exponent is a multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve engineering, science, regulatory, and business issues facing our clients. The company has been providing solutions to complex problems for more than 50 years and has a reputation for technical expertise, objective analysis, and clear communication. Exponent's services include analysis and testing, engineering and design, human factors, environmental and health sciences, and regulatory consulting. The company serves clients in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, energy, healthcare, and technology.
Learn more about Exponent
Size
1,215 employees
Market Cap
$5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$82.5 million
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$399.9 million
NASDAQ

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