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Controller

Controller

Staff Financial Group • Denver, CO, United States
8 days ago
Salary
$200,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Controller

A strong, stable, and rapidly growing manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Controller to build and lead its accounting function. The Controller will establish and manage the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, ERP implementation, and internal controls while building a high-performing accounting team. This is an immediate hire to support the company's continued growth and build scalable financial infrastructure. The role is being created to transition accounting operations in-house and implement the policies, procedures, and systems needed to support long-term growth.

Office Environment: Collaborative and fast-paced environment within a strong, stable manufacturing organization seeking a hands-on accounting leader with a strong cost manufacturing background who can build a team and establish policies, procedures, and scalable financial processes. Salary: $200,000 $235,000 base salary plus bonus, equity opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plans, and flexible time off.

Position Overview: The Controller will serve as the company's first dedicated accounting leader responsible for building the accounting function from the ground up, developing financial policies and procedures, implementing systems and controls, preparing the company for its first financial audit, and supporting operational growth across manufacturing and capital projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build and manage internal accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconciliations previously managed by external providers.
  • Establish accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support a rapidly scaling organization.
  • Develop and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process with clear timelines and accuracy standards.
  • Prepare financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Lead preparation for and management of the company's first external financial audit.
  • Serve as the finance lead for implementation of the company's ERP system.
  • Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to ensure accurate financial and operational data flow.
  • Implement systems to track inventory, fixed assets, and capital project spending.
  • Develop processes for capital expenditures, asset capitalization, and depreciation.
  • Support project accounting including construction-in-progress and project cost tracking.
  • Partner with leadership and FP&A to translate financial results into actionable insights.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team as the company scales.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, financial visibility, and internal controls.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA required. 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience within a growing company environment. Strong cost accounting and manufacturing accounting experience required. Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks. Experience leading ERP implementations or major financial system transitions. Strong technical accounting skills combined with a hands-on leadership approach. Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience: Experience building an accounting function from the ground up or transitioning from outsourced accounting to in-house. Experience in manufacturing, clean energy, or capital project-driven industries. Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and project-based accounting. Experience preparing for or managing a first-time financial audit.

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