Controller

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations for the organization
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, vendor payments, and cash receipts
• Manage payroll processes and support benefits administration in partnership with internal stakeholders
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and maintain accurate financial records
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and GAAP standards
• Manage cash position, forecasting, and liquidity, serving as the company’s primary treasury resource while maintaining external banking relationships and overseeing daily cash management activities
• Serve as the primary internal accounting resource for leadership and internal departments
• Oversee sales tax filings and general compliance-related accounting activities
• Prioritize year-end financial review and tax reporting requirements
• Partner with outside accounting and tax advisors to support year-end financial review and tax reporting requirements
• Serve as the company’s primary accounting resource for leadership and internal departments
• Supervise and support a small accounting and administrative team
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and maintain operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 5+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience
• Prior experience in Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager roles
• Strong experience managing month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Experience overseeing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management
• Experience supervising small accounting teams
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal accounting controls
• Experience working within professional services, consulting, engineering services, or other project-based business environments preferred
• Prior exposure to government contracting environments or familiarity with FAR/DFARS regulations is helpful but not required