Controller

Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential responsibilities.

Accounting Operations
● Oversee all accounting operations including:

○ General Ledger

○ Journal Entries

○ Accounts Payable

○ Account Reconciliations

○ Fixed Assets

○ Payroll Accounting

○ Revenue Recognition

● Ensure all accounting records are complete and accurate.

● Maintain the chart of accounts and accounting policies.

Financial Close & Reporting
● Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

● Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations.

● Prepare accurate and timely:

○ Balance Sheets

○ Income Statements

○ Cash Flow Statements

○ Financial reporting packages

● Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.

● Analyze financial results and explain significant variances.

Internal Controls & Compliance
● Develop and maintain strong internal accounting controls.

● Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

● Maintain accounting policies and procedures.

● Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions.

● Ensure documentation is audit-ready.

Audit & Tax Coordination
● Coordinate annual financial statement audits.

● Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.

● Work with external auditors and tax professionals.

● Assist with federal, state, and local tax filings.

● Implement audit recommendations where appropriate.

Fixed Assets & Capital Accounting
● Maintain the fixed asset register.

● Ensure proper capitalization of infrastructure, equipment, and software.

● Calculate depreciation and maintain depreciation schedules.

● Support capital expenditure reporting.

Financial Analysis
● Assist the VP of Finance with:

○ Budget preparation

○ Forecasting

○ Variance analysis

○ Cash flow reporting

● Monitor financial performance and identify trends.

Team Leadership
● Supervise and mentor the Accounting Manager.

● Review workpapers and reconciliations.

● Establish accounting priorities and deadlines.

● Develop staff through coaching and performance management.

● Promote continuous improvement within the accounting function.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
● Partner with the Financial Operations Manager to ensure accurate recording of payroll, accounts payable, billing, and operational transactions.

● Collaborate with Operations on capital expenditures and asset accounting.

● Support leadership with financial reporting and analysis.

● Work closely with external auditors, banks, and tax advisors.

Impact of the Role

The Controller safeguards the financial integrity of the organization b ensuring accurate accounting, timely financial reporting, and effective internal controls. Through strong leadership of the accounting function, this role enables the VP of Finance and executive leadership to make informed business decisions while maintaining compliance and supporting the company's continued growth.

Other Duties Assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications
Required:

Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting

Financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Month-end/year-end close and general ledger management

Internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness

Cash flow and working capital management

ERP/accounting systems proficiency and process automation

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail and financial accuracy

Leadership and accounting team development

Strong communication and cross-functional partnership

Ability to improve and scale financial processes

Strong ownership, accountability, and deadline management

Preferred:

CPA or CMA preferred

Advanced Excel and ERP system experience

High-growth or scaling company experience

Multi-entity and multi-state accounting experience

Process improvement and financial automation

Construction, project, or data center industry experience

CAPEX, fixed asset, and CIP accounting knowledge

Strong financial modeling and business partnership skills

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time

The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Ability to regularly stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard and other equipment for extended periods of time based on job responsibilities.

Requirements
GAAP and Financial Accounting•5 - 10 years
General Ledger & Month-End/Year-End Close•5 - 10 years
Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis•5 - 10 years
Internal Controls & Audit Readiness•4 - 8 years
Attention to Detail & Financial Accuracy•Good - Excellent
Leadership & Team Development•Good - Excellent
Nice to Have
ERP & Accounting Systems•3 - 7 years
Advanced Excel•3 - 7 years
Cross-Functional Communication & Partnership•Good - Excellent