Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Controller

Pay Range
: $130,000 – $150,000, DOE + Benefits + Performance Bonus
Location
:
Windsor, CO
Position Type
:
Direct Hire

• Variety in your day to keep you challenged and learning – you'll never get bored!
• Collaborative environment where your contributions make a direct impact.
• Opportunity to own processes and improve operations.
• Bonus eligibility is tied to team success and performance metrics.
• Work directly with ownership – your voice matters.
• Robust benefits package to make you feel valued.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop, maintain, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare financial analyses, profitability reporting, cash flow analysis, and management dashboards to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and assist management with forecasting and financial planning.
• Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory accounting.
• Review and approve bank reconciliations, journal entries, account reconciliations, and sales tax filings.
• Prepare bonus and commission calculations.
• Manage accounting processes within a multi‑entity business environment.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Develop a strong understanding of company operations, including inventory management, warehousing, purchasing, customer service, payroll, and human resources.
• Partner with department managers to improve operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and cross‑functional business processes.
• Serve as a hands‑on leader who is willing to step into operational or administrative functions as business needs require.
• Assist with ERP, CRM, payroll, and other business software administration, optimization, reporting, and process improvements.
• Support technology initiatives and process automation to improve efficiency across the organization.
• Serve as financial contact for external auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, insurance providers, benefit brokers, and other professional service partners.
• Manage insurance audits, tax filings, regulatory reporting, and business license renewals.
• Prepare lender reporting packages, banking covenant calculations, compliance certificates, and other financial information required by lending institutions.
• Monitor compliance with debt agreements and proactively communicate potential issues or opportunities.
• Internal support of the company’s insurance programs, employee benefit plans, and retirement 401(k) program in coordination with external providers.
• Prepare and file personal property tax returns and oversee sales tax compliance.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Build strong relationships across all departments while promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Provide financial insight and operational support to ownership to help guide strategic decisions and long‑term growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, service, integrity, and continuous improvement.

• Grit! Show initiative and persistence.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in a Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar financial leadership role within a small to mid‑sized company.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Experience working in inventory‑based, manufacturing, distribution, or operational business environments preferred.
• Experience with payroll processing, employee benefits, 401(k) administration, and human resources support functions.
• Understanding of banking relationships, lender reporting, debt covenant compliance, and cash management.
• Experience…