Controller

ControllerThis is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented accounting leader who enjoys a hands-on role and partnering directly with ownership to drive financial performance and business growth.Seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and finance operations across multiple entities. Reporting directly to ownership, this role will oversee the monthly close process, financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, internal controls, and accounting team leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesManage all accounting and financial reporting activities, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.Oversee cash, AP, AR, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, and intercompany transactions.Prepare financial statements, cash flow reports, budgets, forecasts, KPIs, and management reporting packages.Analyze financial performance, investigate variances, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and audit-ready financial records.Coordinate audits, tax filings, lender reporting, and compliance requirements.Partner with ownership on acquisitions, financing transactions, strategic initiatives, and operational improvements.Support inventory management, real estate holdings, hospitality operations, and other business initiatives.QualificationsActive CPA required.10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, consolidations, cash management, inventory accounting, and internal controls.Experience managing month-end close and multi-entity accounting operations.Advanced Excel skills; Sage 100 experience preferred.Experience in privately held, multi-entity, distribution, manufacturing, real estate, hospitality, or construction environments is a plus.Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Compensation & BenefitsSalary: $92,842 - $150,000Medical, Dental & Vision InsurancePaid Time Off (PTO)