Controller

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior finance leader for the organization and an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to company‑wide planning, decision‑making, KPI development, and financial strategy.
• Provide financial insight, analysis, and recommendations to executive leadership to support business planning, growth initiatives, and operational decision‑making.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the overall integrity of the general ledger, financial statements, and financial reporting across all entities.

• Lead and oversee all core accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, cash management, and month‑end and year‑end close.
• Step into transactional work as needed, including journal entries, reconciliations, invoice processing, cash receipts, and system clean‑up, particularly during periods of transition or staffing changes.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial close processes, working closely with Operations on inventory, reconciliations, and operational impacts to the general ledger.

• Own short‑ and long‑term cash flow forecasting and monitoring.
• Prepare borrowing base certificates, compliance certificates, and required reporting for banks, lenders, and third‑party partners.
• Manage lender relationships, audits, and due diligence processes, including underwriting and ongoing covenant compliance.
• Coordinate annual CPA reviews and work with external tax advisors on annual tax filings.

• Lead the stabilization, improvement, and modernization of finance processes, with a focus on automation, scalability, and efficiency.
• Act as administrator and primary owner for the ERP system, credit card programs, and related financial systems and integrations.
• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and support future growth.

• Lead, develop, and support the accounting team through clear expectations, coaching, performance management, and workload prioritization.
• Partner closely with Operations, HR, and Sales leadership on forecasting, commissions, inventory, insurance renewals, and benefit‑related financial matters.
• Serve as a fiduciary member of the 401(k) committee and collaborate with external partners as needed.

• Prepare monthly financial statements, forecasts, and management reports for leadership review.
• Support business unit leaders with financial analysis, commission reporting, and performance insights.
• Participate in the development and execution of short‑ and long‑range financial and operational plans.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibility
• Proven ability to operate hands‑on while also thinking strategically
• Experience working in evolving or fast‑changing environments
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
• High level of ownership, adaptability, and accountability
• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner cross‑functionally

• Experience in multi‑entity or complex organizations
• ERP system ownership (Sage or similar systems strongly preferred)
• Experience leading process transformation and finance automation
• Familiarity with Concur, AP/PO systems, and expense platforms

Benefits

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