Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

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Controller Opportunity | Own Financial Strategy, Reporting & Operations Across a Complex Multi-Property Organization

Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 per year

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 close, budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes
• Multi-entity, multi-location, or complex organizational accounting experience strongly preferred
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced…