Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Controller Position

Our client is looking for an experienced Controller to lead the organization's accounting and financial operations in Concord, New Hampshire. This role is responsible for delivering reliable financial insight, maintaining strong fiscal controls, and supporting leadership with planning and performance analysis. The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on approach to financial management while ensuring compliance with reporting, tax, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day accounting activities, including oversight of the general ledger, month-end close, and the accuracy of all financial records.
• Produce timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, along with management reports that support business decisions and long-range planning.
• Manage cash flow activity by tracking liquidity, preparing projections, reconciling bank accounts, and coordinating with financial institutions as needed.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, review departmental spending trends, and recommend actions to address variances against plan.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable operations to ensure timely disbursements, effective collections, and strong vendor and customer financial relationships.
• Administer payroll processes and related deductions, while ensuring payroll tax filings, recordkeeping, and compliance obligations are completed accurately.
• Support tax and audit activities by preparing documentation, assisting with required filings, and maintaining alignment with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Strengthen internal controls, refine accounting procedures, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reporting quality, and asset protection.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff by setting expectations, providing coaching, and encouraging a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Contribute to management initiatives, special financial projects, and accounting software or process enhancement efforts as business needs evolve.