Financial Controller / Comptroller
Job Summary
The Financial Controller/Comptroller is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, managing budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. This role provides strategic financial guidance to senior leadership and supports informed business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all accounting operations, including:
- General ledger
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Fixed assets
- Bank reconciliations
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS, tax regulations, and company policies.
- Develop and maintain internal financial controls to safeguard company assets.
- Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements.
- Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability.
- Prepare tax filings and work with external tax advisors as needed.
- Manage financial reporting for management, board members, lenders, and regulatory agencies.
- Oversee financial systems and recommend process improvements.
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience
- 7–10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
- Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Public accounting experience is preferred for many organizations.
- Tax Depreciation Knowledge
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Financial analysis and strategic planning.
- Cash flow management.
- Internal controls and risk management.
- Tax compliance.
- Leadership and team development.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel & Access skills.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Lightspeed).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and organizational ability.
Key Competencies
- Leadership
- Integrity and ethical judgment
- Strategic thinking
- Decision-making
- Business acumen
- Time management
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
Typical Performance Metrics
- Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
- Cash flow optimization
- Audit results
- Regulatory compliance
- Reduction in accounting errors
- Process improvement initiatives
- Department efficiency and staff development
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Supervises:
- Accounts Payable Specialist
- Accounts Receivable Specialist
- Payroll Administrator
Work Environment
- Full-time, exempt position.
- May require limited travel for audits, banking, or corporate meetings.
Job Duties May Be Less or Changing as you learn the Position
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
