CFO

CFO / Controller

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Compensation: 175k + Bonus + Benefits
Full time in office

A growing financial and workforce solutions organization is seeking a hands-on CFO / Controller to oversee accounting, financial operations, compliance, and process improvement initiatives. This role requires a strong leader who can provide strategic financial guidance while remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities.
• Oversee compliance, tax-related operations, audits, banking relationships, and internal controls.
• Manage regulatory reporting and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local requirements.
• Develop financial reporting, KPIs, and performance metrics to support executive decision-making.
• Improve operational workflows, scalability, and process efficiency across multiple departments.
• Lead and develop finance and compliance teams, establishing accountability and best practices.
• Implement and optimize systems, automation, and reporting tools.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, growth initiatives, and risk management.

Qualifications

• CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Strong background in compliance-heavy, multi-state environments.
• Experience overseeing accounting operations, tax compliance, financial controls, and process improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to build teams, improve workflows, and support organizational growth.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on mentality with the ability to balance strategic oversight and operational execution.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly operational finance leader who can build scalable processes, strengthen controls, improve efficiencies, and serve as a key partner to executive leadership. Experience managing complex compliance, financial operations, and multi-state business environments is highly preferred.