Financial Controller

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We are seeking a highly capable, detail-driven Controller responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the organization, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial data. This role manages the month-end close process and serves as a hands-on leader to the accounting team, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll. This opportunity is for an in-office candidate; remote work is not available.

The Controller partners closely with senior leadership to provide meaningful financial insights that support strategic decision-making and business growth.

NES, Inc., conducts pre-employment drug screenings, background checks, and driving record checks for all new hires. We are an E-Verify employer; all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management through evaluation, analysis, and reporting of key data to support strategic decision-making
• Maintain accurate oversight of financial health, including financial statements, budgets, and regulatory compliance
• Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures within the current economic landscape
• Develop and maintain financial controls and guidelines to safeguard company assets
• Achieve G&A budgeting goals through effective planning, analysis, and corrective actions
• Collaborate with leadership to support short- and long-term strategies through accurate forecasting and financial analysis

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, collections, invoicing, and general ledger management
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including financial statement preparation and reporting
• Monitor and maintain internal control policies and procedures related to revenue, costs, budgets, and expenditures
• Collaborate with management to establish and monitor financial and operational benchmarks, budgets, and reporting standards (biweekly, monthly, and annual)
• Ensure consistent implementation of accounting policies, practices, and procedures in compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and tax laws
• Coordinate with management, tax advisors, and legal counsel throughout the fiscal year
• Analyze financial data to support budgeting, forecasting, and executive-level reporting
• Provide leadership and oversight to the accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, trust, and productivity
• Manage ERP/accounting systems, including system optimization, upgrades, and process improvements
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Improve payroll efficiency through streamlined processes and innovative solutions
• Actively participate in leadership meetings and strategic discussions
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Seven or more years of professional accounting experience, including at least three years in a senior accounting or financial management role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, including financial reporting standards, internal controls, and accounting principles
• Clear understanding of State and Federal Tax Laws
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., Sage Intacct preferred)
• Solid understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis
• Working knowledge of federal and state tax regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience managing payroll with a focus on process efficiency and improvement
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulas
• Proven…