Controller

About the Role

Our client is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead and strengthen the accounting function across a multi-entity organization. This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, solving problems, improving systems, and creating reliable financial information that drives business decisions. This role will serve as the organization's accounting expert and trusted partner to leadership while helping build scalable processes that support continued growth.

Why Join This Organization

This is a rare opportunity to step into a key role where your expertise will have immediate visibility and impact. You'll partner directly with executives who value practical problem-solving, initiative, and accountability, giving you the opportunity to shape the future of the accounting function and influence important business decisions. You'll join an organization built on strong relationships, entrepreneurial thinking, and a deep appreciation for land, lifestyle, and the outdoors. Employees enjoy a collaborative environment where people genuinely know one another, celebrate successes together, and care about the long-term success of the business. Team members are encouraged to be involved, build relationships across the organization, and contribute beyond their immediate responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Leadership

• Lead accounting operations across multiple affiliated entities, including consolidated financial reporting
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and financial statements
• Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and eliminations
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and standards
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for external tax and advisory partners

Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Develop cash flow forecasts and reporting models
• Deliver budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis
• Create management reporting, dashboards, and key performance indicators
• Support strategic decision-making through timely and accurate financial information

Systems & Process Improvement

• Evaluate and improve current accounting systems and workflows
• Strengthen internal controls and financial accountability
• Drive continuous improvement across the accounting function

Hands-On Accounting Leadership

• Act as the organization's senior accounting leader while remaining actively involved in daily accounting operations
• Bring a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through to the accounting function
• Create the financial infrastructure needed to support future growth

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Significant progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of GAAP
• Experience managing accounting activities across multiple entities
• Demonstrated experience with consolidated financial reporting
• Experience establishing and maintaining internal controls
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management experience
• Proven ability to improve accounting systems, processes, and workflows
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively with executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license or public accounting background
• Experience with commission accounting or commission-based businesses

Success in This Role

• Taking ownership of the accounting function and delivering accurate, reliable financial information
• Creating structure and accountability where processes need improvement
• Building stronger reporting, controls, and systems that leadership can trust
• Remaining hands-on while balancing strategic priorities and long-term improvements