Controller

About the role

We’re hiring a Controller to lead the finance function and serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership. This role owns financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, cash management, and internal controls—while helping translate business goals into clear financial plans and decision-ready insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly/quarterly/year-end close, financial statement preparation, and management reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting; provide variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Oversee cash flow planning, working capital, banking relationships, and (if applicable) debt covenants.
• Ensure strong internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance (GAAP; tax coordination; audits/reviews).
• Manage core accounting operations (AP/AR/payroll coordination, GL integrity, revenue recognition where relevant).
• Partner with leadership on strategic planning, pricing/margin analysis, investments, and growth initiatives.
• Improve processes and systems (ERP/accounting tools, automation, dashboards).

Qualifications

• Progressive finance/accounting leadership experience (typically 8+ years, including people leadership).
• Strong command of GAAP, financial reporting, and close management.
• Proven experience building budgets/forecasts and advising leaders with data-driven insights.
• Experience with audit/tax coordination and working with external partners (CPA firm, banking, legal).
• Systems strength (ERP/accounting platforms; Excel/Sheets mastery; reporting/BI is a plus).
• Clear communicator who can operate at both hands-on and strategic levels.
• Preferred CPA and/or MBA.
• Experience in insurance, M&A, integration, multi-entity, or multi-state complexity.

Success Metrics

• Close is timely and accurate; leadership has reporting they trust.
• Forecasts are predictable and tied to real operating drivers.
• Cash is actively managed; risks are surfaced early.
• Finance is a partner to the business—not just “accounting.”

Pay

$150,000-$200,000/year