Financial Controller

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

The Financial Controller is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for supporting the accounting and finance functions across a diverse portfolio of operating companies within our holding company structure. This role will be a key partner to the CFO, driving financial accuracy, strategic planning, and process improvement. Responsibilities span multi-entity financial consolidation and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, long-term cash planning, acquisition support, and capital financing strategies.

This position will work closely with the Accounting Manager to ensure timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant consolidation of financial data and maintenance of the general ledger.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the consolidation and reporting of financial results across multiple operating entities, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Develop and implement financial operational strategies by analyzing trends, identifying insights, and advising executive leadership.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager on month-end close processes, focusing on technical accounting aspects and general ledger maintenance.
• Lead all Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) functions to produce accurate forecasts, budgets, and strategic financial reports across all business units.
• Own the annual budgeting/planning process by working alongside each business leader to review and finalize budgets that align with the company objectives.
• Analyze and project long-term cash flow needs, collaborating with the CFO to develop capital allocation strategies.
• Research and implement financial technologies and automation tools to streamline processes and enhance data-driven decision-making.
• Assist in financial and legal due diligence processes, including future integration of newly acquired companies.
• Serve as a liaison with banks, insurance providers, legal counsel, and other key third-party partners.
• Champion Open Book Leadership initiatives, supporting the education and communication of financial performance across departments.
• Assist the CFO with ESOP-related responsibilities, including accounting, valuation, and strategic planning.
• Coordinate external audits and lead tax planning and compliance efforts (corporate, sales, and use tax across multiple states).

QUALIFICATIONS

Success in this position requires a self-motivated, energetic team player, who excels in a fast-paced environment. If you possess these attributes with the following skills please apply:

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience; CPA preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Deep understanding of GAAP with the ability to research and apply technical accounting standards
• Demonstrated leadership in accounting functions including close processes, audit and tax coordination, financial analysis, internal controls, and banking relations
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to lead through influence
• Experience with shared services management is a plus
• Industry experience in distribution, manufacturing, or inventory accounting is highly desirable
• Familiarity with multi-state sales and use tax compliance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in financial systems and ERP software; NetSuite and Workday Adaptive experience preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• High degree of reliability, independence, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to pass a background check

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is typically performed in normal office conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer daily.
• Must have visual and hearing acuity.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to reach, lift and carry 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment including a computer.
• Ability to speak to, hear, and understand others via phone and in person in English.