Controller, CPA

Who: A rapidly growing, multi-location organization seeking an experienced, hands‑on accounting leader to strengthen financial operations, build scalable processes, and develop a high‑performing team.

What: Lead the accounting function, overseeing financial reporting, treasury, technical accounting, internal controls, audits, tax compliance, financial systems, and team development.

When: Immediate opportunity for an accomplished Controller ready to make a meaningful impact within a high-growth organization.

Where: U.S.

-based corporate office supporting a rapidly expanding, multi-location business.

Why: Join a dynamic organization where you can modernize accounting operations, improve financial visibility, develop talent, and play a key role in supporting continued growth.

Office Environment: In-Office

Salary: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for a rapidly growing, multi-location organization. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building scalable financial infrastructure.

Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Controller will oversee all aspects of accounting operations, including financial close, reporting, treasury, technical accounting, tax compliance, internal controls, audits, and financial systems.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting expertise with strong operational leadership, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights.

This individual will work closely with finance and operational leaders to strengthen reporting, streamline processes, implement automation, and develop an accounting team capable of supporting continued expansion.

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, accruals, and reconciliations.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.

• Independently prepare and review financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows.

• Review and approve general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations while maintaining strong financial controls.

• Manage revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and commission accounting associated with seasonal and multi-location operations.

• Analyze financial results, trends, variances, and key performance indicators to provide actionable insights to leadership.

Technical Accounting, Compliance & Audit

• Serve as the organization's technical accounting expert, including ASC 606, ASC 842, deferred revenue, and equity-related transactions.

• Research complex accounting matters and prepare comprehensive technical accounting memoranda.

• Evaluate accounting implications of new contracts, business initiatives, and significant transactions.

• Independently lead the annual financial statement audit and manage relationships with external auditors.

• Oversee federal, state, and local tax compliance in collaboration with external tax advisors.

• Coordinate additional audits, including sales and use tax, retirement plans, and banking-related requirements.

• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks.

Treasury & Financial Planning

• Oversee treasury operations, cash management, banking relationships, liquidity planning, and cash forecasting.

• Monitor covenant compliance and support financial risk management.

• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and long-range planning.

• Provide financial insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.

Systems, Automation & Process Improvement

• Evaluate and enhance accounting systems, ERP platforms, accounts payable processes, and financial reporting tools.

• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive accounting activities and improve efficiency.

• Lead initiatives to strengthen financial controls, reporting accuracy, and operational scalability.

• Explore practical applications of AI and emerging technologies within finance and accounting.

• Build accounting infrastructure capable of supporting new locations, business lines, and potential acquisitions.

• Establish scalable procurement, vendor management, and contract…