Financial Controller

The Financial Controller is responsible for the overall accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company’s financial reporting. This role owns and continuously improves the month-end close process, leads comprehensive financial and operational variance analysis, and ensures full audit readiness across all financial functions.

The Controller will maintain robust internal controls, oversee multi-entity accounting operations, and ensure compliance with GAAP and multi-state regulatory requirements. This individual is highly detail-oriented, process-driven, and capable of leading teams in a fast-paced, multi-location distribution environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Own and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Prepare and review consolidated and subsidiary financial statements in accordance with GAAPEnsure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly with proper supporting documentation

Review and approve journal entries and accruals to ensure accuracy and completeness

Maintain and enforce close calendars, deliverables, and accountability across the accounting team Identify and resolve close process bottlenecks, driving efficiency and consistency

Preforms detailed monthly and quarterly variance analysis (actual vs. budget, forecast, prior period, and prior year.)Identify root causes of financial and operational variances, including pricing, volume, cost drivers, and process inefficiencies

Develop clear, concise, and actionable financial narratives for leadership

Prepare and deliver financial reporting packages, including KPIs and dashboards

Lead the planning, preparation and coordination of annual external audits serving as the primary liaison with the auditors

Ensure audit readiness through accurate documentation, reconciliations, and internal controls

Oversee compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and multi-state regulatory requirements

Support tax filings including income, sales & use, and property taxes

Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements, implementing updates as necessary

Oversee day-to-day operations of General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll functions

Ensure accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions and account classifications

Maintain and optimize the Company’s chart of accounts and financial reporting hierarchy

Monitor and enforce accounting policies and procedures across all locations

Monitor working capital metrics, including AR aging, AP cycles, and inventory related financial impacts

Establish and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting

Conduct periodic reviews of control effectiveness, identifying gaps and implementing corrective action

Ensure standardization of accounting practices and documentation across multiple entities and locations

Manage and develop accounting, accounts receivable and accounts payable staff

Establish clear performance expectations, KPIs, and accountability measures

Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and formal performance evaluations

Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration

Ensure accuracy, completeness and alignment between ERP systems and financial reporting (including Computers Unlimited TIMS)
Partner with IT and leadership to implement system enhancements, automation, and reporting improvements.

Participate in ERP upgrades, integrations, and system implementations.

Assist the CFO with budgeting and forecasting processes

Support treasury and cash management activities as needed

Participate in special projects, including system implementations and acquisitions

Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs and organizational growth

Strong knowledge of GAAP financial reporting and internal controls

Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and completeness

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in financial and operational variance analysis

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational and process management capabilities

Effective communication skills, with the ability…