Job Description
Controller | Lead Finance & Accounting Function - HYBRID This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kevin Shilney
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Salary: $200,000 - $300,000 per year
A bit about us: This Controller role is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, implementing scalable processes, and maintaining strong internal controls. The position reports directly to the CEO and manages a team of internal accounting professionals while transitioning offshore functions back in-house. The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, and experienced in both technical accounting and team leadership.
Why join us?- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off and company holidays
- Flexible work environment and leadership visibility
- Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership and influence business decisions
- Career growth with the ability to build and shape the accounting function
- Professional development support, including CPA reimbursement (if applicable)
- Stable and growing organization with long-term advancement potential
Job Details Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepare, review, and present financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
- Deliver meaningful financial analyses, dashboards, forecasts, budgets, and variance reports.
- Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization.
Leadership & Team Development
- Supervise approximately four internal accounting staff.
- Transition offshore accounting functions back to internal teams while improving quality and efficiency.
- Coach, mentor, and develop accounting staff to build a high-performing team.
Accounting Operations
- Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, reconciliations, tax compliance, and fixed assets.
- Maintain and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures.
- Lead audit preparation and coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Evaluate and improve accounting systems and tools to streamline processes.
- Standardize workflows and strengthen internal controls to support growth.
Strategic Business Partnering
- Collaborate with the CEO and executive leadership on financial strategy, planning, and business decisions.
- Identify opportunities to improve profitability, reduce risk, and scale finance operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred; MBA a plus.
- 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience with 3–5 years in a leadership role.
- Deep knowledge of GAAP and strong technical accounting expertise.
- Proven ability to manage teams, streamline processes, and implement accounting best practices.
- Experience with financial close, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audits.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems/ERP software.
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Job Tags
Part time, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours