Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

Cooper Douglas is partnering with a publicly traded multi-location consumer brands company in seeking a forward-thinking Corporate Controller to lead all aspects of the accounting organization. This Controller will oversee consolidated accounting operations, external reporting, and internal control frameworks while establishing the long-term vision and high-performance culture of the finance function. As a strategic business partner to senior leadership, the Controller will balance operational rigor with strategic insight, enhancing scalability and sophistication across the organization.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a comprehensive accounting team spanning general ledger, technical accounting, financial reporting, tax, treasury, and equity administration.
• Direct all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant consolidated financial results supported by meaningful analytics.
• Design, enhance, and maintain robust internal control structures aligned with SOX requirements, including documentation, implementation, and continuous evaluation.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and SEC team managing all phases of interim and annual audit engagements.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize accounting policies, processes, and systems with an emphasis on standardization, automation, and scalability.
• Partner cross-functionally with Technical Accounting, Finance, Tax, Legal, IT, Operations, and Internal Audit to navigate complex business transactions and ensure alignment across functions.
• Support cash management, strategic initiatives, and special projects in partnership with the CFO and senior leadership team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
• CPA is required.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles;
• A blend of public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and industry experience strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of US GAAP and proven experience operating in a SOX-compliant environment.
• Demonstrated success managing close and reporting processes in complex, multi-entity public-company.
• Ability to implement structure, scalability, and operational discipline in high-growth or evolving organizations without compromising agility.
• Exceptional people leader recognized for developing, motivating, and retaining high-performing.
• Excellent communication and executive presence with the ability to translate technical accounting concepts into business insights.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and hands-on, with the ability to balance strategic oversight and tactical execution.
• Net Suite is a big plus.

Compensation: $250,000 base salary + bonus and stock!