Location: Shelton, CT (Onsite)
Salary: $150k + 15% Bonus
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High-impact Controller role with direct exposure to executive leadership and the ability to shape the U.S. finance function.
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Join a growing, technology-driven organization where you'll play a key role in financial reporting, process improvements, and operational strategy.
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Opportunity to lead the accounting function while partnering closely with FP&A and senior leadership on business performance.
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Competitive compensation, strong benefits, professional development support, and long-term career growth.
Our client is seeking an experienced CPA to lead the U.S. accounting function as Controller. This individual will oversee financial reporting, month-end close, audits, compliance, and internal controls while driving process improvements and ensuring the highest level of financial accuracy. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone with a strong technical accounting background and the ability to build scalable accounting processes.
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Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
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Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
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Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and cash management.
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Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet integrity.
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Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and coordinate annual audit activities.
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Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, payroll, and sales tax requirements while partnering with external tax advisors.
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Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
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Drive automation and continuous process improvements across the accounting function.
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Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
CPA is required for this position.
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5+ years of Controller or Senior Finance leadership experience.
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Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close.
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Experience leading external audits and managing accounting compliance.
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Prior experience overseeing the full accounting function.
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NetSuite experience strongly preferred; experience with SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks is a plus.
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Experience within technology, healthcare, or other high-growth environments is a plus.
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