Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

CB Partners is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization in the Denver metro area to identify a strategic and hands‑on Controller. This leadership role will oversee all accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, operational efficiency, and business partnership across the organization. The Controller will play a critical role in supporting the company's growth initiatives while leading a high‑performing accounting team.

• Lead all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Manage manufacturing accounting activities, including inventory accounting, standard costing, cost analysis, variance reporting, and inventory controls.
• Develop, maintain, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare and present monthly financial packages, KPIs, and operational analysis to executive leadership.
• Partner with operations and plant leadership to improve profitability, productivity, and cost management.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and working capital initiatives.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax compliance, and relationships with external auditors and advisors.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, labor efficiency, and production metrics to drive informed business decisions.
• Support ERP optimization, reporting enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the accounting lead for acquisitions, integrations, and special projects as needed.
• Build, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the leadership team to support organizational goals and growth objectives.

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager leadership capacity.
• Experience managing inventory accounting, standard costing, and production‑related financial reporting.
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting teams and developing talent.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and business partnering skills.

• Experience with Sage ERP (Sage 100, Sage X3, Sage Intacct, or similar Sage platforms).
• Strong experience with internal financial controls, compliance, risk management, and audit support in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong background in manufacturing accounting and cost accounting.

We are an equal opportunity employer and our company is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, among other things or status as a qualified individual with a disability.