Description

Role Summary

This position is the primary financial leadership role for a long-established, privately held company. The Controller works directly with the Owner/President and is a key advisor in financial, operational, and compliance matters. This is a long-term, career-position role intended for someone seeking stability, trust, and professional autonomy rather than frequent job changes.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• CPA with 10+ years progressive accounting experience
• Prior Controller or senior accounting leadership role
• Experience in closely held, owner-led companies
• Comfortable being hands-on while also advising ownership
• Interested in a long-term “career home,” not a stepping stone

Core Responsibilities

• Full GAAP accounting oversight (GL, AP/AR, fixed assets, financial statements)
• Cost accounting and operational financial analysis
• Payroll oversight (ADP preferred)
• Payroll tax filings and governmental reporting
• Multi-entity accounting support
• Select HR and administrative functions
• Direct partnership with ownership on financial matters

Systems

• QuickBooks
• Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables; VBA helpful but not required)
• Non-Negotiables
• CPA credential
• Senior-level accounting judgment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High integrity and discretion
• Comfort working closely with an owner

What This Is NOT

• Not a stepping-stone role
• Not a pure technician role
• Not a large-corporate bureaucracy

Requirements

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• CPA license required or strongly preferred

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader
• Experience working closely with ownership or executive leadership
• Background in closely held or multi-entity businesses a plus

Core Accounting & Financial Responsibilities

• Oversee all general accounting functions in accordance with GAAP
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general ledger, and financial statement preparation
• Perform cost accounting and financial analysis to support operations
• Support accounting and reporting across multiple related entities

Payroll, Tax & Compliance

• Oversee payroll processing (ADP experience preferred)
• Manage quarterly and annual payroll tax filings
• File annual property tax statements, quarterly sales and use tax filings, and other required governmental reports

Systems & Tools

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, financial analysis)
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Microsoft Word for correspondence and reporting

Leadership & Operations

• Perform select human resources and administrative functions in coordination with ownership
• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation
• Ensure accuracy, organization, and timely completion of all financial responsibilities

Personal Attributes

• High integrity and discretion
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, owner-led environment
• Interested in a long-term role with professional stability