The Controller oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance. This role leads the accounting team, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, manages close processes, and provides financial analysis to support business decisions and overall financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, general ledger, payroll, and cash management.
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Prepare and review financial statements and ensure accurate reporting in accordance with GAAP.
- Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Oversee account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of general ledger activity.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow projections, and variance analysis.
- Coordinate annual audits and partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial professionals.
- Ensure compliance with applicable tax, financial, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
- Evaluate accounting systems and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Partner with senior leadership on financial planning and strategic business initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5-10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- Previous experience leading an accounting team or department.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and internal controls.
- Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- CPA or CMA preferred.
Compensation: $160,000-175,000Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.
