Controller
CFS
Controller
Location: Shelton, CT (Onsite)
Salary: $150k + 15% Bonus
- High-impact Controller role with direct exposure to executive leadership and the ability to shape the U.S. finance function.
- Join a growing, technology-driven organization where you'll play a key role in financial reporting, process improvements, and operational strategy.
- Opportunity to lead the accounting function while partnering closely with FP&A and senior leadership on business performance.
- Competitive compensation, strong benefits, professional development support, and long-term career growth.
Our client is seeking an experienced CPA to lead the U.S. accounting function as Controller. This individual will oversee financial reporting, month-end close, audits, compliance, and internal controls while driving process improvements and ensuring the highest level of financial accuracy. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone with a strong technical accounting background and the ability to build scalable accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities of the Controller:- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
- Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and cash management.
- Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet integrity.
- Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and coordinate annual audit activities.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, payroll, and sales tax requirements while partnering with external tax advisors.
- Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Drive automation and continuous process improvements across the accounting function.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
- CPA is required for this position.
- 5+ years of Controller or Senior Finance leadership experience.
- Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close.
- Experience leading external audits and managing accounting compliance.
- Prior experience overseeing the full accounting function.
- NetSuite experience strongly preferred; experience with SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks is a plus.
- Experience within technology, healthcare, or other high-growth environments is a plus.
Reference: 3141082306