Controller

Financial Controller

A growing and stable organization is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to lead core accounting operations with a strong focus on payroll, billing, accounts receivable, collections, and credit management.

This is a highly visible role in which you will partner directly with leadership, drive cash-flow performance, and ensure financial accuracy across the business. Ideal for someone who enjoys both strategic oversight and rolling up their sleeves operationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Financial Oversight
• Oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review financial statements and reporting packages
• Maintain internal controls and financial procedures
• Payroll Management
• Oversee full-cycle payroll processing (multi-state preferred)
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Manage payroll audits, reporting, and benefit deductions
• Billing & Accounts Receivable
• Lead invoicing and billing processes for accuracy and timeliness
• Oversee AR aging and ensure consistent cash flow
• Improve billing systems, processes, and efficiencies
• Collections & Credit
• Drive collections strategy to reduce DSO and improve cash flow
• Manage customer credit evaluations, limits, and risk mitigation
• Partner with sales and operations to resolve payment issues
• Establish and enforce credit policies

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with executive leadership on financial performance
• Work cross-functionally with operations, sales, and HR
• Identify process improvements and implement best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 6+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Experience in payroll, AR, billing, collections, and credit required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills

Preferred

• CPA or CMA designation
• Experience in [industry: manufacturing, staffing, logistics, etc.]
• Experience managing or mentoring a team

High Visibility With Executive Leadership

Opportunity to build and improve financial processes

Stable company with strong growth trajectory

Competitive compensation + bonus structure

Full benefits package (health, 401K, PTO, etc.)

Collaborative, team-oriented culture

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity for a true operatorsomeone who can own the financial backbone of the business while directly impacting cash flow, efficiency, and growth.