Controller

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting operations, including general ledger, monthly close, and GAAP and Management financial reporting.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness (targeting 3-5 business days to close).
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure accurate and complete financial data to support consolidated reporting.
• Prepare, analyze, and report the 13-week cash flow forecast to drive liquidity planning.
• Partner with the CFO on treasury strategy, banking relationships, and debt compliance.
• Optimize working capital, including payables and cash management processes.
• Continuously improve accounting processes to increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.
• Drive automation and workflow improvements to support a streamlined close process.
• Evaluate and optimize accounting systems and tools; support ERP implementation initiatives as needed.
• Lead external audit processes and serve as primary point of contact for auditors.
• Oversee regulatory reporting, including support for tax planning and compliance activities.
• Support business registrations, licensing, and multi-state compliance requirements.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory standards.
• Partner with the CFO to develop and monitor key business performance indicators.
• Deliver consistent, structured financial reporting packages to leadership.
• Build, manage, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Hire, train, and retain accounting professionals as the company grows.
• Establish a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Combination of public accounting and industry experience is preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Proven experience building or scaling accounting functions and processes
• Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with accounting systems and ERP environments