Controller
Littleton, CO Direct-Hire $120000.00 - $160000.00 Onsite

Job Description

About the Company

Our client is a privately owned, growth-focused group representing nine respected brands across Colorado. The organization has built its success on integrity, strong leadership, and a customer-first culture. With continued expansion ahead, they're seeking a Controller who can bring structure, vision, and leadership to a complex, multi-entity environment.


About the Role

The Controller will oversee all accounting operations across nine distinct brands, managing a large and talented team of accounting professionals. This role requires a hands-on Controller who can lead from the front-guiding process improvement, ensuring financial accuracy, and mentoring a department of up to 30 employees.

This is not a back-office role. The Controller will be an integral business partner to ownership, helping drive financial decisions, profitability, and operational efficiency across all brands.


Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Controller for a privately owned organization with nine brands and multiple entities

  • Lead and develop a team of up to 30 accounting professionals, including assistant controllers, accountants, and clerical staff

  • Manage all accounting functions, including month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations

  • Partner with senior leadership to analyze performance, forecast revenue, and manage budgets

  • Implement consistent financial processes across all brands for accuracy and efficiency

  • Oversee internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness

  • Provide strategic insight to ownership and executive teams

  • Act as a mentor and cultural leader within the accounting and finance department


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)

  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 in a Controller or Senior Controller capacity

  • Proven ability to manage large teams (20-30+ employees)

  • Experience with multi-entity or multi-location operations

  • Automotive dealership or retail industry experience strongly preferred

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on management


Why This Controller Role Stands Out

  • Work directly with ownership in a high-impact leadership position

  • Influence the financial strategy across nine established brands

  • Join a privately owned, people-centered company with strong values and vision

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

If you or anyone you know is interested in this opportunity, please apply now, or reach out directly to Shannon Jantz, 720-614-0651 or

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Job Reference: JN -112025-409607