Controller, Management, Financial Manager

Overview

Our client is seeking a Controller to serve as the financial backbone of a small, fast-growing organization. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and enjoys wearing multiple hats while building scalable systems for growth.

Reporting to the CEO, the Controller will function as a strategic partner and operational right hand to executive leadership, owning day-to-day accounting and financial management while also overseeing office operations and administrative functions. This role is ideal for a finance leader who is comfortable operating at both a strategic and tactical level and who wants to make a direct, tangible impact on a growing business.

• Financial Leadership & Controller Responsibilities
  • Own all accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements; ensure timely and reliable reporting for leadership.
  • Manage payroll processing, employee reimbursements, and related federal and state tax compliance.
  • Partner with leadership to develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
  • Analyze financial performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable insights.
  • Coordinate annual audits and maintain proper financial documentation and internal controls.
  • Develop financial dashboards and reporting tools to support data-driven decision-making.
• Operational & Office Management Leadership
  • Oversee daily office operations and administrative functions, ensuring efficiency, organization, and business continuity.
  • Supervise office and administrative staff; implement scalable processes, policies, and procedures to support growth.
  • Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service agreements; negotiate terms to improve cost efficiency.
  • Evaluate, implement, and optimize business tools, systems, and technologies (accounting, payroll, office systems).
  • Support executive leadership with scheduling, coordination, and execution of special projects, meetings, and company initiatives.
  • Maintain a professional, organized, and positive office environment aligned with company culture and values.
• Strategic & People Operations Support
  • Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on operational planning, financial strategy, and organizational improvements.
  • Support HR-related functions including onboarding, policies, benefits administration coordination, etc.
  • Help foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance leadership roles.
• Prior experience functioning as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accountant/finance leader in a small or growing company.
• Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience using Quick Books
• Proven experience managing budgets, forecasts, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Comfortable operating in a lean, fast-moving environment with competing priorities. Must be able to work independently, as well as with a cross-functional leadership team.
• Strong process-improvement mindset with experience building or refining systems as companies scale.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with executives, staff, and external partners.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive information.

• High-Growth Environment:
  Be part of a small but aggressively growing, financially stable organization.
• Influence & Visibility:
  Work directly with executive leadership and have a meaningful voice in business decisions.
• Career Growth:
  Opportunity to grow alongside the company and expand scope as the organization scales.
• Entrepreneurial Impact:
  This is not a back-office role—you will shape systems, processes, and strategy.
• Collaborative Culture:
  Join a tight-knit, driven team that values initiative, ownership, and results.