Company
Accounting
Controller
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“Controller. Skills: Controller-level accounting, financial reporting, GAAP, internal controls, external audits, Excel, financial systems. Lead day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and month-end close. Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP”
What You'll Achieve.
Support organizational growth through scalable reporting and operational process improvements
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, Controller-level accounting and financial reporting experience, Excellent knowledge of GAAP and internal controls, Experience managing external audits, communication and interpersonal skills, Advanced Excel and financial systems experience
Nice to Have
Nonprofit, entertainment, media, hospitality, museum, or mission-driven organizations, Experience in startup, high-growth, or evolving environments, Exposure to construction accounting or fixed asset capitalization is a plus, Candidates coming from operational/private industry environments are highly preferred, CPA preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger
Oversee preparation of monthly
and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Manage annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors
Develop and improve accounting policies
and internal controls
Support organizational growth through scalable reporting and operational process improvements
Partner closely with leadership
Assist with ongoing construction accounting and asset capitalization activities
Mentor and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative team environment
Serve as both a strategic business partner and hands-on accounting operator
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with leadership, operations, finance, and external vendors; fostering a collaborative team environment
Communication Scope
communication and interpersonal skills
Full Job Description
## Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and month-end close Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP Manage annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls Support organizational growth through scalable reporting and operational process improvements Partner closely with leadership, operations, finance, and external vendors Assist with ongoing construction accounting and asset capitalization activities Mentor and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative team environment Serve as both a strategic business partner and hands-on accounting operator ## Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience Strong Controller-level accounting and financial reporting experience Excellent knowledge of GAAP and internal controls Experience managing external audits CPA preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills Advanced Excel and financial systems experience ## Preferred Background Nonprofit, entertainment, media, hospitality, museum, or mission-driven organizations Experience in startup, high-growth, or evolving environments Exposure to construction accounting or fixed asset capitalization is a plus Candidates coming from operational/private industry environments are highly preferred
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