Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Controller Opportunity | Own Financial Strategy, Reporting & Operations Across a Complex Multi-Property Organization This Jobot Job is hosted by:
Carrie Powell Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 per year A bit about us:
We are partnering with a well-established, privately held service organization seeking a Controller to join its leadership team. This organization operates multiple business units and revenue streams, creating a dynamic and complex accounting environment that requires both strong technical accounting expertise and strategic business partnership. The company has built a reputation for operational excellence, exceptional customer experiences, and long-term community impact.

The Controller will play a critical role in supporting executive leadership, driving financial performance, improving processes, and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting across the organization. Why join us? Highly visible leadership role with direct exposure to executive decision-makers Opportunity to influence financial strategy and organizational performance Diverse multi-entity environment providing broad accounting and operational exposure Ability to lead process improvement initiatives and drive meaningful change Strong mix of strategic leadership and hands-on accounting responsibility Opportunity to mentor and develop accounting professionals Stable, respected organization with a strong reputation and long-term vision Collaborative culture that values accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement Job Details Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership & Reporting Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules Maintain general ledger integrity and chart of accounts structure Prepare executive-level financial reporting packages and management presentations Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to leadership Develop and maintain financial dashboards, KPIs, and operational reporting metrics Support strategic planning initiatives through forecasting and financial analysis Accounting Operations & Internal Controls:
Oversee daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, cash management, and fixed assets Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements Lead account reconciliation and balance sheet review processes Drive process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy Maintain audit-ready documentation and financial records Budgeting & Forecasting:
Lead annual budgeting processes across departments Manage monthly forecasting and long-range financial planning Partner with operational leaders to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities Provide labor, revenue, and expense analysis to support decision-making Assist with capital planning and investment analysis initiatives Cash Management & Compliance:
Oversee cash flow management and banking relationships Monitor liquidity and cash position requirements Review and approve electronic payments and disbursements Support tax compliance, regulatory filings, and audit activities Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and financial advisors Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members Establish departmental goals and performance expectations Promote collaboration and cross-functional partnership throughout the organization Provide financial guidance and support to operational leadership teams

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required CPA or advanced accounting credentials preferred 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience Prior accounting leadership experience preferred Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls Experience leading month-end…