Controller | Finance & Administration
Strategic Leadership Opportunity | Family-Owned Company | Greater Hartford Area
Help Shape the Future of a Growing Company
For nearly four decades, Advanced Wheels, Inc. has helped thousands of individuals and families regain independence through mobility and accessibility solutions. Founded in 1988, we have built our reputation on exceptional service, technical expertise, and a genuine commitment to improving lives.
Today, our business is evolving. In addition to our established leadership in wheelchair-accessible vehicles and adaptive driving equipment, we are expanding our home accessibility offerings—including stairlifts, ramps, transfer aids, and related solutions—to meet the growing needs of an aging population.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Controller to join our leadership team.
This is an opportunity for a finance professional who wants to do more than produce financial statements. You’ll become a trusted advisor to ownership, influence strategic decisions, improve business processes, strengthen operational performance, and help guide the next chapter of our company’s growth.
If you’re energized by building organizations, solving problems, and working alongside owners and who value your ideas, we’d like to meet you.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to ownership, the Controller will lead the company’s financial operations while overseeing key administrative and human resource functions.
Success in this role requires someone who combines strong accounting expertise with sound business judgment, operational curiosity, and a collaborative leadership style.
This position offers significant visibility across every aspect of the organization and the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to a respected, growing family-owned business.
Primary ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership
· Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities.
· Prepare timely monthly financial statements and management reports.
· Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
· Monitor financial performance and identify trends affecting profitability.
· Build meaningful KPI dashboards that support better decision-making.
· Strengthen internal controls and financial processes.
· Coordinate relationships with outside CPA firms, tax advisors, lenders, and banking partners.
· Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to ownership.
Human Resources & Administration
· Oversee payroll administration and related reporting.
· Manage employee onboarding and HR documentation.
· Administer employee benefit programs.
· Evaluate health insurance options and recommend cost-effective solutions.
· Coordinate retirement plan administration.
· Support HR compliance and employee relations.
Business Leadership
· Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
· Recommend process improvements across departments.
· Help management make informed decisions through thoughtful financial analysis.
· Serve as a trusted business partner throughout the organization.
What Success Looks Like
Within your first year, you will:
· Become a trusted advisor to ownership.
· Deliver timely, accurate financial information that improves decision-making.
· Enhance budgeting and forecasting processes.
· Improve administrative efficiency and internal controls.
· Strengthen HR and benefits administration.
· Help position Advanced Wheels for continued profitable growth.
Qualifications
We’re looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and leadership potential.
Required
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
· Five or more years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience.
· Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
· Experience overseeing payroll and employee benefits.
· Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
· Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Preferred
· CPA designation or public accounting experience.
· Experience with auto dealership accounting or a related industry.
· Experience working within a privately owned or family-owned business.
· Demonstrated success improving financial processes and operating efficiency.
Why Advanced Wheels?
People join large corporations for structure.
People join Advanced Wheels because they want to make a difference.
Our leadership team is approachable, collaborative, and committed to building a company where employees are respected, ideas are welcomed, and decisions are made quickly.
Here, your work won’t disappear into layers of bureaucracy. You’ll see the results of your efforts, help shape important business decisions, and play an integral role in our continued success.
Compensation & Benefits
· Competitive salary: $95,000–$115,000, depending on experience and qualifications
· Health insurance
· Retirement plan
· Paid time off
· Professional development opportunities
· Supportive, family-oriented culture
· Opportunity to help shape the future of a growing business
If you’re looking for a leadership role where your financial expertise, business insight, and initiative will truly matter, we encourage you to apply.
Pay: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
