Controller

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Controller requires an unwavering commitment to accuracy, integrity, transparency, and the ability to present complex financial information. The Controller will collaborate and partner with cross-functional teams and leverage their expertise to ensure that our financial operations align industry best practices and compliance. The Controller is a leader who can establish quick credibility and build a stable, high-functioning accounting team to support the next phase of company growth. The controller will manage the accounting team and all accounting functions of the business including financial statements, general ledger, invoicing, revenue recognition, job costing, A/P, A/R, inventory, treasury, cost management, financial controls, expense management, reconciliations and other accounting and financial functions. Qualified candidates will have accounting management experience in an industrial, manufacturing and/or service setting, preferably in a controller or comptroller role. Technical GAAP understanding is necessary for proper financial statement reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

• Manage and support the accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust, accountability, and productivity; motivate, train, and mentor team members to achieve their maximum potential
• Step into the role with authority and earn trust through consistency, clear communication, and follow-through; serve as a stabilizing force through organizational change
• Assess the current team quickly, identify strengths and gaps, and develop a near-term plan to close them
• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
• Develop, implement, document, and maintain financial controls, guidelines, and consistent accounting policies with a continuous improvement mindset
• Implement robust internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows; regularly review and update to adapt to new regulations and business needs
• Serve as the go-to expert for technical accounting matters; prepare detailed accounting memos and policy write-ups to guide staff on the latest standards and best practices
• Direct and participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities with a goal of 100% accuracy and timely reporting; manage close calendar to bring predictability and discipline to the cycle
• Prepare Percentage of Completion and construction accounting each month for proper financial statement presentation; ensure job cost reporting is accurate and complete
• Lead the external audit process from planning through completion; serve as primary point of contact for external auditors; conduct thorough testing of financial systems and controls
• Champion finance transformation by identifying opportunities for automation; lead projects aimed at streamlining financial processes using technology and reducing manual effort
• Partner with operational managers to establish appropriate warehouse inventory levels; assist with physical inventory planning, execution, controls, and accuracy audits
• Support budget and forecast cycles with accurate, timely actuals and variance analysis; provide ad hoc financial analysis and decision support to senior leadership and PE sponsors
• Ensure timely and accurate local, state, and federal government reporting, tax filings, annual 1099s, W-2s, and liability payments; coordinate with external tax advisors

Help support short and long-term financial and operational strategies aligned with PE ownership goals

ATTRIBUTES:

• Natural leader who establishes credibility quickly
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word; experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP or Epicor preferred, but equivalent enterprise ERP experience required
• Proactive, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and reliable; able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding employee, financial, and customer information
• Communicates respectfully and proactively with all levels of the organization, as well as with external stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage high work volume with minimal errors
• Assesses situations quickly, makes decisions, and adjusts as needed
• Resilient and composed under pressure; thrives in dynamic, growth environments
• Ability to multitask across competing projects

Physical Demands include, but are not limited to:

• Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
• This role is primarily in an office setting.

The employee may be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing, or sitting

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Controller requires an unwavering commitment to accuracy, integrity, transparency, and the ability to present complex financial information. The Controller will collaborate and partner with cross-functional teams and leverage their expertise to ensure that our financial operations align industry best practices and compliance. The Controller is a leader who can establish quick credibility and build a stable, high-functioning accounting team to support the next phase of company growth. The controller will manage the accounting team and all accounting functions of the business including financial statements, general ledger, invoicing, revenue recognition, job costing, A/P, A/R, inventory, treasury, cost management, financial controls, expense management, reconciliations and other accounting and financial functions. Qualified candidates will have accounting management experience in an industrial, manufacturing and/or service setting, preferably in a controller or comptroller role. Technical GAAP understanding is necessary for proper financial statement reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

• Manage and support the accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust, accountability, and productivity; motivate, train, and mentor team members to achieve their maximum potential
• Step into the role with authority and earn trust through consistency, clear communication, and follow-through; serve as a stabilizing force through organizational change
• Assess the current team quickly, identify strengths and gaps, and develop a near-term plan to close them
• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
• Develop, implement, document, and maintain financial controls, guidelines, and consistent accounting policies with a continuous improvement mindset
• Implement robust internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows; regularly review and update to adapt to new regulations and business needs
• Serve as the go-to expert for technical accounting matters; prepare detailed accounting memos and policy write-ups to guide staff on the latest standards and best practices
• Direct and participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities with a goal of 100% accuracy and timely reporting; manage close calendar to bring predictability and discipline to the cycle
• Prepare Percentage of Completion and construction accounting each month for proper financial statement presentation; ensure job cost reporting is accurate and complete
• Lead the external audit process from planning through completion; serve as primary point of contact for external auditors; conduct thorough testing of financial systems and controls
• Champion finance transformation by identifying opportunities for automation; lead projects aimed at streamlining financial processes using technology and reducing manual effort
• Partner with operational managers to establish appropriate warehouse inventory levels; assist with physical inventory planning, execution, controls, and accuracy audits
• Support budget and forecast cycles with accurate, timely actuals and variance analysis; provide ad hoc financial analysis and decision support to senior leadership and PE sponsors
• Ensure timely and accurate local, state, and federal government reporting, tax filings, annual 1099s, W-2s, and liability payments; coordinate with external tax advisors

Help support short and long-term financial and operational strategies aligned with PE ownership goals

ATTRIBUTES:

• Natural leader who establishes credibility quickly
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word; experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP or Epicor preferred, but equivalent enterprise ERP experience required
• Proactive, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and reliable; able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding employee, financial, and customer information
• Communicates respectfully and proactively with all levels of the organization, as well as with external stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage high work volume with minimal errors
• Assesses situations quickly, makes decisions, and adjusts as needed
• Resilient and composed under pressure; thrives in dynamic, growth environments
• Ability to multitask across competing projects

Physical Demands include, but are not limited to:

• Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
• This role is primarily in an office setting.

The employee may be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing, or sitting