Controller

Who: A rapidly growing, multi-location organization seeking an experienced, hands-on accounting leader to strengthen financial operations, build scalable processes, and develop a high-performing team.

What: Lead the accounting function, overseeing financial reporting, treasury, technical accounting, internal controls, audits, tax compliance, financial systems, and team development.

When: Immediate opportunity for an accomplished Controller ready to make a meaningful impact within a high-growth organization.

Where: U.S.-based corporate office supporting a rapidly expanding, multi-location business.

Why: Join a dynamic organization where you can modernize accounting operations, improve financial visibility, develop talent, and play a key role in supporting continued growth.

Office Environment: In-Office

Salary: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for a rapidly growing, multi-location organization. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building scalable financial infrastructure.

Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Controller will oversee all aspects of accounting operations, including financial close, reporting, treasury, technical accounting, tax compliance, internal controls, audits, and financial systems.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting expertise with strong operational leadership, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights.

This individual will work closely with finance and operational leaders to strengthen reporting, streamline processes, implement automation, and develop an accounting team capable of supporting continued expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, accruals, and reconciliations.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.

• Independently prepare and review financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows.

• Review and approve general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations while maintaining strong financial controls.

• Manage revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and commission accounting associated with seasonal and multi-location operations.

• Analyze financial results, trends, variances, and key performance indicators to provide actionable insights to leadership.

Technical Accounting, Compliance & Audit

• Serve as the organization's technical accounting expert, including ASC 606, ASC 842, deferred revenue, and equity-related transactions.

• Research complex accounting matters and prepare comprehensive technical accounting memoranda.

• Evaluate accounting implications of new contracts, business initiatives, and significant transactions.

• Independently lead the annual financial statement audit and manage relationships with external auditors.

• Oversee federal, state, and local tax compliance in collaboration with external tax advisors.

• Coordinate additional audits, including sales and use tax, retirement plans, and banking-related requirements.

• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks.

Treasury & Financial Planning

• Oversee treasury operations, cash management, banking relationships, liquidity planning, and cash forecasting.

• Monitor covenant compliance and support financial risk management.

• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and long-range planning.

• Provide financial insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.

Systems, Automation & Process Improvement

• Evaluate and enhance accounting systems, ERP platforms, accounts payable processes, and financial reporting tools.

• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive accounting activities and improve efficiency.

• Lead initiatives to strengthen financial controls, reporting accuracy, and operational scalability.

• Explore practical applications of AI and emerging technologies within finance and accounting.

• Build accounting infrastructure capable of supporting new locations, business lines, and potential acquisitions.

• Establish scalable procurement, vendor management, and contract approval processes.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and accounts payable professionals.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

• Assess organizational needs and establish appropriate staffing, training, and development plans.

• Serve as a trusted business partner to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Promote strong communication and financial discipline throughout the organization.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Active CPA license in good standing required.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant leadership responsibilities.

• Extensive hands-on knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606, ASC 842, deferred revenue, and equity accounting.

• Proven experience independently managing monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare complete GAAP-compliant financial statements.

• Experience independently leading annual financial statement audits from planning through final issuance.

• Strong technical accounting research skills and experience preparing accounting memoranda.

• Proven ability to develop and implement internal controls, accounting policies, and process improvements.

• Strong financial systems expertise and advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.

• Demonstrated success leading, mentoring, and developing accounting teams.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.

• Strong ownership mentality, sound judgment, and willingness to remain hands-on when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Combination of public accounting or audit experience and corporate accounting leadership.

• Experience supporting a high-growth, multi-location organization.

• Background working in private-equity-backed, founder-led, or rapidly scaling businesses.

• Experience with large ERP platforms, financial system integrations, and accounting automation.

• Familiarity with multi-state tax compliance and complex revenue recognition arrangements.

• Experience supporting acquisitions, new business lines, or organizational expansion.

• Interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve accounting efficiency and reporting capabilities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven accounting leader who wants to make a lasting impact within a growing organization. The Controller will have the opportunity to strengthen financial operations, modernize systems, build a talented team, and serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership.

The successful candidate will play an important role in shaping the organization's accounting infrastructure while supporting its continued growth and long-term success.