Finance Controller

About the client

The organization operates as a multi-entity business focused on sectors such as childcare, healthcare, hospitality, or service-based industries. It addresses the challenges of maintaining accurate financial controls, audit readiness, and efficient accounting processes across multiple locations and entities.

About the opportunity

The Finance Controller leads the monthly accounting close process, ensuring financial reporting accuracy and balance sheet integrity. This role is essential for maintaining disciplined financial operations, improving audit preparedness, and providing actionable insights to leadership. The position supports the organization's operational and financial goals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the monthly close calendar and checklist to ensure timely financial reporting
• Coordinate with accounting teams to resolve close-related issues
• Prepare, review, and approve monthly accruals and journal entries
• Analyze monthly financial variances and identify operational drivers
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled and supported with documentation
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and serve as a contact for auditors and tax advisors
• Assist in developing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Utilize NetSuite for accounting processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and accuracy
• Promote a positive and collaborative work environment aligned with core values

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or Master’s preferred
• 5 to 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in multi-entity environments
• Prior experience as Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager preferred
• Public accounting background preferred
• Experience working with remote leadership teams and offshore accounting support preferred
• Familiarity with multi-location, franchise, childcare, healthcare, hospitality, or service businesses is a plus
• Proficiency with NetSuite
• Strong accrual accounting and month-end close expertise
• Knowledge of US GAAP, audits, and financial controls
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Comfortable with technology, automation, and AI tools

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training and development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Performance-based bonus
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition assistance