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District Partners has been exclusively engaged by a privately held organization to identify a Controller who will lead all accounting and financial operations for the business. This is a highly visible, hands-on role serving as the senior-most finance professional, partnering directly with leadership to drive financial accuracy, reporting, and operational efficiency. This individual will own the full accounting function while overseeing a part-time Staff Accountant supporting transactional activities.
Position Overview:
The Controller will be responsible for end-to-end financial management, including accounting, reporting, payroll, benefits administration, and compliance. This role requires a strong operator who is comfortable working independently, managing day-to-day execution, and providing actionable financial insights to leadership.
What You'll Do:
- Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Prepare internal financial statements and reporting packages
- Analyze financial performance, including margins, cost trends, and project-level profitability
- Develop short- and long-term cash flow forecasts
- Partner with external accounting firm on annual reviews and tax filings
- Accounts Payable & Expense Management
- Oversee vendor invoice processing and weekly payment cycles
- Manage credit card reconciliations and expense reporting (SAP Concur)
- Review and approve AP batches prior to leadership submission
- Process employee expense reimbursements
- Accounts Receivable & Billing
- Manage invoicing for service contracts and project-based work
- Track receivables and lead collections efforts
- Partner with operations to align billing with contract milestones
- Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Own full payroll cycle (bi-weekly) including review, deductions, and tax compliance
- Administer 401(k) contributions and company match
- Manage health benefits enrollment, renewals, and employee changes
- Partner with brokers on annual benefits renewals and plan analysis
- Treasury & Cash Management
- Perform bank reconciliations and monitor daily cash position
- Manage payment timing and liquidity planning
- Coordinate banking relationships, including standby letters of credit
- Compliance & Corporate Operations
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and regulatory requirements
- Manage annual filings, insurance renewals, and COI requests
- Support audit preparation and external reporting requirements
- Systems & Process Improvement
- Maintain and optimize accounting and financial systems
- Identify and implement process improvements across finance operations
- Utilize tools including QuickBooks Online, ADP Workforce Now, SAP Concur, and Microsoft 365 What You'll Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility
- Prior experience in a Controller or Senior Accountant capacity
- Strong understanding of payroll and benefits administration (ADP experience preferred)
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel; experience with SAP Concur a plus
- Experience in project-based or construction accounting environments preferred
- Ability to operate independently in a hands-on environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interface across all levels of the organization