Controller - Tech Forward Cycle Accounting

The Controller is responsible for the entire accounting cycle at ILC — from daily bookkeeping to financial reporting. This position ensures accuracy in all financial records, provides leadership with meaningful data, and maintains compliance with tax and reporting standards. We are looking for someone that is tech forward and can implement new technologies to improve processes.

This is a hands-on, full-cycle role in a dynamic, entrepreneurial company — ideal for someone who enjoys both detail-oriented accounting work and accounting leadership.

• Oversee and perform all bookkeeping functions: A/P, A/R, payroll, and bank reconciliations
• Manage month-end and year-end closings
• Maintain accurate general ledger and supporting schedules
• Process journal entries and ensure proper documentation
• Prepare and submit sales tax and other compliance filings
• Produce timely, accurate monthly financial statements and cash flow reports
• Provide management with insights on trends, margins, and variances
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting
• Support external tax preparation and financial reviews
• Maintain accurate job cost tracking and reporting
• Monitor inventory levels, cost allocations, and work-in-progress
• Collaborate with operations and sales to ensure financial accuracy

• Maintain and improve Quick Books Online setup and related integrations
• Develop and implement internal controls, procedures, and documentation
• Identify process improvements for greater accuracy and efficiency

• Oversee or process payroll and benefit-related accounting
• Partner with Office Manager for onboarding/offboarding and HR administration
• Ensure payroll taxes, 401(k), and benefits are recorded correctly

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5–10 years of accounting experience, with full-cycle bookkeeping proficiency
• Strong understanding of GAAP, job costing, and small business finance
• Proficient in Quick Books Online and Excel/Google Sheets
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities independently
• High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and ownership mindset

• Hands-on, proactive, and reliable
• Analytical thinker who enjoys problem-solving
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small business environment
• Values accuracy, consistency, and process improvement

Excited to help build a strong financial foundation for a growing company