Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Description

Lifetime Home Remodeling is seeking an experienced and strategic Controller to lead our growing Accounting function from our headquarters in Denver, Colorado. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is ready to help build the financial infrastructure of a rapidly expanding organization.

The Controller will lead and develop an accounting team of 10+ professionals while working closely with the CFO and executive leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, disciplined financial processes, and actionable business insights. This role will play a critical part in supporting Lifetime’s continued expansion across Colorado, Arizona, and California.

Competitive Compensation: $150,000–$180,000 annual base salary, plus performance-based bonuses and incentives.

Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability; and wellness benefits including Class Pass.

401(k) with Company Match: Competitive company matching to help you invest in your financial future.

Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holidays to support a healthy work-life balance.

Leadership Opportunity: Lead and develop a 10+ person accounting team while partnering directly with the CFO and executive leadership.

High-Growth Environment: Join one of the fastest-growing home remodeling companies in the country and help build scalable financial infrastructure to support continued expansion.

Modern Headquarters: Work from Lifetime’s state-of-the-art headquarters in Denver’s Central Park area, featuring upgraded work spaces and team engagement amenities.

Culture & Team: Participate in company-sponsored activities, including ski trips, fishing expeditions, and other events organized by our Culture Committee.

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Accounting department and a team of 10+ accounting professionals.
• Partner closely with the CFO to establish financial priorities, improve processes, and support company-wide decision-making.
• Develop, coach, and hold accounting team members accountable to performance and accuracy standards.
• Establish clear processes, expectations, and accountability across the accounting function.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and management reporting.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and P&L activity.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, consistent, and aligned with GAAP.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and reporting issues.

Financial Controls & Process Improvement:

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls and accounting policies.
• Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve accounting processes.
• Establish scalable accounting procedures to support continued company growth.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and controls are maintained across the accounting function.

Business Partnership & Analysis:

• Partner with business leaders to understand financial performance and operational trends.
• Provide financial analysis and insights that help leadership make informed decisions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning alongside the CFO.
• Analyze business unit performance, profitability, and key financial metrics.
• Identify risks, trends, and opportunities and communicate recommendations to leadership.

Payroll, Tax & Compliance:

• Oversee accounting support for payroll and related journal entries.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners on tax filings, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment and documentation for tax-related activity.
• Support annual financial audits and provide requested documentation and schedules.

Special Projects:

• Lead and support high-impact accounting and financial projects as directed by the CFO.
• Assist with system implementations, process redesigns, acquisitions, or other strategic initiatives as the business grows.
• Continuously evaluate the accounting…