Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

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What You'll Do as a Controller:

• Lead the accounting operations of the company, including accurate financial reporting, cost control, and visibility into customer profitability and job performance.
• Partner closely with operational leadership to execute company initiatives, including system redesign and process improvement projects.
• Lead key accounting functions, including general ledger, fixed assets, and accounts payable.
• Ensure accounting accuracy, integrity, and compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation processes.
• Deliver timely, complete, and accurate financial statements.
• Partner with operations to analyze financial performance, explain variances, and provide actionable insights.
• Drive continuous improvement across the accounting organization by assessing procedures, identifying inefficiencies and control gaps, and implementing streamlined, standardized, and automated solutions.
• Support scalability, growth, and timely financial reporting through improved accounting processes.
• Serve as the accounting lead for system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements related to financial reporting and accounting operations.
• Partner with IT and business leaders to implement and optimize system performance, data integrity, and automation.
• Develop and enhance financial reporting to provide profitability analysis and performance insights to operational leaders.
• Support data‑driven decision‑making through clear, timely, and useful financial reporting.
• Lead the design and continuous improvement of cost accounting and job cost reporting.
• Establish and maintain cost accounting frameworks, policies, procedures, and methodologies.
• Ensure accurate profitability reporting and provide insight into margins, cost drivers, cost variances, and operational performance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized internal controls to safeguard company assets and reduce the risk of errors and fraud.
• Interpret GAAP and determine how new standards and complex transactions should be recognized.
• Resolve complex or judgment‑based accounting matters.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of accounting professionals.
• Foster a culture of support, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Set departmental goals and KPIs in support of Finance organization objectives.
• Monitor team progress and hold team members accountable for results.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant designation.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 7 years of supervisory experience.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and regulatory reporting.
• Experience interpreting and implementing new accounting standards.
• Experience developing and implementing internal control frameworks.
• Experience leading accounting teams and supporting cross‑functional operations.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, operationally driven environment.
• Ability to act quickly and confidently in ambiguous situations using logic and strategic judgment.
• Ability to manage stressful situations with composure and professionalism.
• Strong business acumen with a focus on margin improvement and operational efficiency.
• Ability to evaluate, mentor, motivate, and develop a high‑performing workforce.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new software and office tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and…