Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Greater Hartford, CT

Salary: $170,000 - $200,000 + 20%

• Lead the accounting function during a pivotal period of business growth and organizational development.
• Serve as a key partner to executive leadership, influencing financial decisions and operational performance.
• Play an integral role in acquisition readiness, due diligence, integration efforts, and post-close accounting activities.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, systems enhancements, and strong operating discipline.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team while creating a culture of accountability and growth.
• Gain broad exposure across accounting operations, controls, audit, compliance, and working capital management.

• The Controller will lead all core accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll accounting, fixed assets, leases, and month-end close activities.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while maintaining strong internal controls and adherence to US GAAP.
• Oversee external audit support, compliance activities, balance sheet integrity, and risk mitigation efforts across the accounting function.
• Partner with finance and business leaders on complex accounting matters, financial performance analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Support acquisitions through accounting due diligence, purchase accounting coordination, integration planning, and implementation of standardized accounting processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership of accounting operations and month-end close.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, and audit support within a manufacturing or project-based environment.
• CPA and/or CMA designation preferred.

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2026