A well-established, privately held organization is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting function and serve as a key financial partner to executive leadership. This is a rare succession-planning opportunity offering direct exposure to senior leadership, ownership-level visibility, and a structured transition with the current accounting leader. The organization has a long history of success, a highly tenured workforce, and operations across multiple locations. The incoming Controller will inherit an accounting department that has undergone significant process improvements and will have the opportunity to help shape the next phase of growth and operational excellence.
Position Overview The Controller will be responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end close activities. This individual will provide financial insight to leadership while maintaining a hands-on approach to the day-to-day accounting function.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial records
- Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and controls
- Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy and decision-making
- Manage cash flow, budgeting, and financial analysis activities
- Support audits, tax reporting, and compliance requirements
- Mentor and develop accounting staff
- Drive process improvement initiatives across the accounting function
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
- Planned and structured leadership transition
- Direct visibility with executive leadership
- Opportunity to influence business decisions and company strategy
- Stable organization with exceptional employee tenure
- Strong culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and long-term growth
- Ability to make a lasting impact on the accounting function and future direction of the organization
Work Environment
- On-site leadership role
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Collaborative and team-oriented culture
- Approximately 45-hour workweek with occasional additional time during peak periods
The company is prepared to begin interviewing qualified candidates immediately and is seeking a professional who is interested in making a long-term impact within a growing organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 5+ years of Controller or senior accounting leadership experience
- Strong financial reporting and accounting operations background
- Proven ability to lead teams and partner with executive leadership
- Hands-on leadership style with willingness to work in the details
- Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within construction, contracting, manufacturing, engineering, project-based, or similar operational environments
- Strong understanding of job costing, project accounting, or percentage-of-completion accounting
- Experience leading accounting teams through process improvements and organizational change