Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

A great UHY client is seeking a Controller
. The ideal candidate will have true controllership experience, strong financial analysis and problem‑solving skills, and Quick Books Online experience.

The Controller role is a hybrid position. This is a direct hire position.

• Lead all accounting and financial management activities for the organization.
• Oversee the full accounting cycle, including general ledger management, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Develop forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses to support business decisions.
• Investigate financial variances, identify root causes, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic planning and financial performance.
• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure operational and financial stability.
• Support year-end close activities and coordinate with external accounting and tax partners.
• Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Manage banking relationships, insurance partners, and other external financial stakeholders.
• Review customer credit applications and monitor customer credit exposure.
• Support inventory management activities and oversee annual inventory processes.
• Prepare and process financial transactions, including payroll-related activities and vendor payments.
• Support retirement plan reporting and employee benefit administration activities.
• Develop, maintain, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Provide financial data, reporting, and KPI analysis to support operational leaders.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• 2-3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Proven controllership experience, including general ledger oversight, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Strong ability to analyze financial results, investigate variances, and identify root causes of financial and operational issues.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills with the ability to make recommendations based on financial data and trends.
• Cost accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience overseeing month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Experience managing inventory‑related accounting processes is preferred.
• Experience with Quick Books Online is preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems and accounting software.
• Working knowledge of Plex is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.