Controller

Location: Englewood, CO (First 90 Days Fully Onsite, Then Hybrid 1-2 Days Remote Per Week)
Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 Base Salary + 20% Annual Bonus Opportunity
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Team Leadership: 3 Direct Reports

Overview

A well-established and growing organization is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, treasury management, compliance, and financial planning activities. This highly visible leadership role serves as a strategic business partner to executive leadership while maintaining hands-on responsibility for the organization's financial health, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.

This position is ideal for a seasoned accounting professional with experience in manufacturing, construction, or other asset-intensive environments, where inventory management, project costing, fixed assets, and operational finance play a critical role in business success.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Provide leadership with financial insights, trends, forecasts, and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and performance reporting.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Develop profitability analyses, KPI reporting, and operational performance metrics.
• Monitor project, inventory, and asset-related financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiencies.
• Partner with leadership to support growth initiatives and business planning.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization.
• Monitor financing requirements and banking relationships.
• Provide recommendations to improve cash utilization and financial performance.
• Support financial risk management initiatives.

Tax & Compliance

• Oversee tax compliance activities, including sales/use tax, property tax, and income tax matters.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors.
• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings and reporting.
• Maintain supporting documentation and compliance procedures.

ERP Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as the finance lead for ERP and accounting system optimization.
• Ensure financial data accuracy and integrity across systems.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Coordinate annual audits and financial reviews.
• Strengthen internal control processes and financial governance.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and financial procedures.
• Implement recommendations resulting from audit findings.

Team Leadership

• Directly manage and mentor a team of three finance professionals.
• Conduct performance management, coaching, and employee development activities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish goals and priorities for the finance department.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, Finance Manager, or similar leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing and developing employees.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and compliance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and ERP system experience.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and partner with leaders across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within manufacturing, construction, engineering, industrial, or project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Inventory accounting
  • Standard costing and job costing
  • Fixed assets
  • Project accounting
  • Operational finance
• Treasury management experience.
• Tax compliance experience.
• CPA, CMA, or other professional accounting designation preferred.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance leader who can comfortably move between strategic planning and day-to-day accounting operations. You should bring strong leadership capabilities, experience managing teams, and the ability to support a business that relies heavily on inventory, assets, and operational costing.

We're seeking someone who:

• Has experience leading and developing accounting teams.
• Understands manufacturing or construction accounting terminology and practices.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and leadership presence.
• Can drive accountability while building strong internal relationships.
• Is comfortable interacting with executive leadership on financial strategy and performance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $130,000 - $160,000
• 20% Annual Short-Term Incentive Bonus
• Hybrid schedule after successful onboarding period
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Leadership opportunity with significant visibility and impact
• Long-term career growth potential

If you're a Controller with strong manufacturing or construction accounting experience, proven leadership skills, and expertise in financial operations, treasury, and compliance, we'd love to hear from you.