Group Controller

Controller Success Profile Star Chauffeured Services Why This Role Exists

Star is not hiring someone to maintain the finance department. We are hiring someone who can strengthen the leadership team, earn the CEO's trust, and help guide the business through its next phase of growth.

This individual will serve as both the leader of the finance function and a trusted advisor to the CEO. They will bring financial discipline, executive presence, forward‑looking insight, and the confidence to provide recommendations that improve decision‑making across the organization.

This individual will not simply manage the finance department. They will help mature the leadership team by bringing clarity, accountability, and professional financial discipline to a fast‑moving entrepreneurial environment.

This role has the potential to evolve into a CFO position as the company grows.

Within the first year, this person will have:

• Established themselves as a respected member of the leadership team and a trusted partner to the CEO.
• Built productive, proactive one‑on‑one communication with the CEO.
• Established clear operating rhythms and decision‑making boundaries with the CEO.
• Developed a suite of meaningful financial reports and dashboards that provide visibility into the business.
• Implemented reliable cash flow forecasting and financial modeling processes.
• Eliminated surprises by identifying issues and opportunities early.
• Successfully led and developed the finance team.
• Strengthened month‑end close, audit readiness, and financial controls.
• Improved confidence in the accuracy, timeliness, and usefulness of financial information.
• Identified opportunities to improve profitability, reduce risk, and support growth initiatives.
• Created an environment where financial decisions are made through disciplined discussion rather than reaction.
• Begun providing financial guidance and support to the related family office activities, where appropriate.

• Participate as an active member of the leadership team.
• Build a strong working relationship with the CEO.
• Provide recommendations and constructive challenge when appropriate.
• Support strategic decision‑making with financial insight.
• Lead regular financial discussions with clarity and confidence.
• Reinforce agreed‑upon processes and operating disciplines.
• Bring an independent financial perspective to important decisions.

• Produce accurate monthly financial statements.
• Develop executive dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Monitor trends and identify risks.
• Translate financial information into actionable insights.

• Develop and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Support budgeting and annual planning.
• Perform financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Evaluate the financial impact of major decisions.

• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Clarify roles and responsibilities.
• Delegate effectively.
• Create accountability and improve processes.

• Oversee month‑end and year‑end processes.
• Coordinate audits and tax requirements.
• Ensure payroll accuracy.
• Maintain appropriate financial controls and documentation.

• Provide guidance and oversight, as appropriate, to family office financial activities.
• Support the CEO's spouse and related stakeholders with financial structure and reporting.

• Experience leading a finance function within a growing entrepreneurial business.
• Proven…