Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Location: Fairfield

Direct Hire Fairfield, Maine

• Location:
  
  Fairfield, Maine
• Type:
  Direct Hire
• Job #20695

This Controller role in Fairfield, Maine, is responsible for the financial condition of our client's business through financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning. Working fully on-site, the Controller partners closely with the Owner and leadership team to track financial results, develop projections, recommend corrective actions, and support informed business decisions.

This senior role is well suited for an experienced accounting and finance professional who enjoys hands-on leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and driving financial discipline in a dynamic operating environment.
What We Offer

• Salary: $100,, depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package including:
  • 4 weeks of paid time off
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Simple IRA retirement plan with up to 3 percent company match
• Challenging and rewarding work environment with direct impact on business performance

Key Responsibilities
As the Controller, you will oversee the company's financial operations and lead the Business Office team.

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organization's strategic plan
• Create the annual budget and monitor performance against budget on a monthly basis
• Track and report financial results on daily, weekly, monthly, and annual timelines as needed
• Prepare monthly income statements and internal financial reports
• Provide financial tools, operational insights, and recommendations to the management team
• Identify, develop, and report meaningful key performance indicators to support departmental performance
• Perform financial analysis for income projections and cost accounting by product line and service
• Manage daily cash flow and borrowing needs
• Work directly with banking partners on financing options as required
• Monitor long-term debt, EFT payments, and financing arrangements
• Restructure debt or financing for assets when beneficial
• Maintain strong relationships with financial institutions
• Oversee the Business Office, including supervision of three full-time staff members
• Lead or contribute to special financial and operational projects

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent education combined with closely related professional experience
• Three or more years of progressively responsible financial management experience in a for-profit environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting regulations, and financial reporting standards
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Quick Books
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on-site and collaborate closely with ownership and management

Work Environment
This is a fully on-site Controller position in Fairfield, Maine, offering close collaboration with business leadership and direct responsibility for financial outcomes.

Apply Today
If you are an experienced Controller or senior accounting professional seeking an on-site leadership role where your financial expertise directly influences business performance, this position offers an excellent opportunity. Apply today to be considered for this Controller role in Fairfield, Maine and take the next step in leading financial strategy and operations.