Controller, Finance & Banking, CFO

Controller

Salary: $90,000 – $110,000

• Join a 4th generation, stable, family‑owned business with a strong reputation
• Defined path to CFO — current CFO is hiring this role as a successor
• Direct exposure to ownership and board‑level strategy
• Opportunity to step into a future executive leadership role (CFO/President track)
• Gain broad, hands‑on experience — more exposure in one year than larger corporate settings
• Be a key driver of growth, transformation, and succession planning
• Lead efforts around modernization, technology adoption, and process efficiency
• Make a visible, high‑impact contribution across the organization
• Long‑term stability with a tenured leadership team and no plans to sell

We are partnering with a well‑established, family‑owned organization seeking a Controller to take on a highly strategic and operational leadership role. This position is designed as a succession hire for the CFO, offering significant exposure to executive leadership, ownership, and long‑term decision‑making.

The Controller will play a critical role in overseeing accounting operations, driving process improvements, and helping modernize the finance function, while positioning themselves for advancement into a CFO‑level role.

• Oversee all accounting operations, including financial reporting, close process, and internal controls
• Partner with the CFO and executive leadership on strategic initiatives and financial planning
• Lead process improvement, systems upgrades, and operational efficiencies
• Support organizational growth, transformation, and succession initiatives
• Provide insights and analysis to support business decision‑making
• Mentor and develop accounting staff as the organization evolves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience in process improvement, operational transformation, or system implementation
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands‑on in a smaller environment
• Interest in long‑term growth into a CFO or executive leadership role

This is a unique opportunity to step into a high‑impact leadership role with a clear path to the executive level. The organization offers the rare combination of stability, growth, and succession planning, making it ideal for someone looking to build toward a CFO or President‑level career path.