Controller, Accounting, Financial Controller

Controller

Our client is looking for a hands-on Controller to lead the company's accounting and financial activities in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This role is suited to someone who is detail oriented and can balance day-to-day accounting execution with team leadership, while building reliable reporting and sound financial processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and strengthening the accuracy of financial information used to guide business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily accounting activities while providing guidance, coaching, and oversight to accounting team members to maintain strong performance and ongoing growth.
• Oversee the complete month-end and year-end close cycle, ensuring financial records are finalized accurately and within established deadlines.
• Prepare budgets, update rolling forecasts, and perform financial and cash flow analysis to support planning and operational decision-making.
• Deliver timely financial statements and management reports, while maintaining consistency and accuracy across accounting data and related operational records.
• Establish, refine, and document accounting procedures, workflows, and policies to improve control, efficiency, and coordination across functions.
• Strengthen internal control practices and reinforce compliance with financial and regulatory requirements through disciplined oversight.
• Support multi-entity accounting activities and ensure transactions are recorded appropriately across business units.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting operations through process enhancements, automation, and application of sound technical accounting practices.