Controller – Confidential Organization
$120,000 – 150,000 + Bonus
This role leads the financial operations function, ensuring the organization maintains accurate records, adheres to accounting standards, and has strong financial processes that support strategic decision-making. The position oversees the accounting team, manages financial reporting cycles, and drives continuous improvement across accounting systems and controls.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Reporting
- Direct the full close cycle each period, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance explanations, and supporting documentation.
- Oversee the preparation of internal and external financial reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency with accounting standards.
- Produce management reporting packages and analyze financial trends to support leadership decisions.
- Develop ad-hoc financial analyses to address emerging business needs.
Controls, Compliance & Audit
- Establish, monitor, and refine internal controls to reduce financial risk and ensure data integrity.
- Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and serve as the technical accounting resource for the team.
- Coordinate annual audit and tax processes with external partners.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support the development of budgets, forecasts, and ongoing financial performance analytics.
- Track and interpret budget-to-actual performance to help leaders understand operational impacts.
Leadership & Team Development
- Provide direction and mentorship to accounting staff across general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
- Identify training needs, develop skill-building initiatives, and build a collaborative team culture.
Systems & Process Optimization
- Manage accounting system functionality, upgrades, and improvements to support efficiency and accuracy.
- Drive process enhancements that streamline workflow and strengthen financial oversight.
Other
- Support materials for executive or investor presentations.
- Perform other responsibilities that support the organization’s financial infrastructure.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Accounting) preferred.
- CPA credential required.
- 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
- Experience working in an environment involving inventory or product-related cost structures.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities.
- High proficiency in Excel and general business software tools.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Curious, detail-oriented, and dependable work style.
Qualified candidates please email your resume to ericmaleski@ifgus.com