Financial Controller

This is an opportunity for a strong Controller to go beyond traditional accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical accounting expertise, financial leadership, strategic thinking, and business acumen to help strengthen financial performance, improve processes, and support the company's continued growth.

Reporting directly to the President & Owner, the Controller will have meaningful visibility into the business and play a key role in financial decision-making. This individual will oversee the accounting function, lead financial reporting and planning, strengthen internal controls, manage cash flow, and develop a high-performing finance team.

• Lead and oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, cash management, and financial reporting
  .
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate results.
• Prepare and present financial statements and management reporting to executive leadership.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP and company accounting policies
  .
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and financial systems.
• Establish accounting policies, procedures, and best practices that support a scalable organization.

• Lead the annual budgeting and financial planning process.
• Develop ongoing financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial models.
• Analyze actual results against budget and forecast and communicate meaningful variances to leadership.
• Translate financial data into actionable recommendations that improve profitability and operating performance.
• Partner with leadership on strategic planning, business initiatives, and long-term financial decisions.

• Maintain visibility into daily cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements.
• Manage banking relationships and support financing and debt-management activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
• Develop and monitor meaningful KPIs and financial dashboards that provide leadership with a clear view of business performance.

• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal accounting controls.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate external audits and serve as the primary accounting contact for auditors.
• Ensure accurate supporting documentation and resolve audit findings efficiently.
• Protect the organization's financial assets through strong controls, policies, and financial discipline.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Establish clear expectations, goals, processes, and performance standards.
• Build a culture of accountability, accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  .
• Identify opportunities to improve team effectiveness, automation, and workflow efficiency.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations and other business leaders to improve financial performance.

• Evaluate and optimize accounting and ERP systems, reporting tools, and financial processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve reporting efficiency.
• Develop scalable workflows, controls, and reporting capabilities to support continued growth.
• Lead finance-related process improvement initiatives from concept through implementation.

We are looking for a proven accounting leader—not simply a strong accountant
. The ideal candidate understands how financial information drives business decisions and can confidently move between detailed accounting issues and high-level strategic conversations.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  .
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
  .
• 3–5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
  .
• Strong experience with month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Experience supporting or coordinating audits and audited financial statements
  .
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements
  .
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting software and/or ERP systems.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and turn it into…