The Senior Controller manages and actively contributes to the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and internal control framework. This position partners closely with the CFO while providing leadership to the accounting and AP/AR teams and remaining engaged in detailed financial activities to maintain operational excellence.

Essential Functions

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• • Oversee and participate in the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory requirements
  • Ensure compliance with tax regulations and coordinate preparation of annual tax returns with external CPA firms
  • Maintain oversight of financial disclosures, audit requirements, and related reporting
  • Implement, maintain, and monitor internal controls to ensure accuracy and prevent misstatements
  • Oversee development of audit schedules and the full external audit process, including direct interaction with auditors
  • Prepare financial materials for Lender and Audit Committee meetings, including reporting packs, forecasts, and budget documents

Accounting Operations & Internal Controls:

• • Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, fixed assets, cash management, and financial reporting
  • Oversee the accounting and AP/AR teams to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across all functions
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
  • Oversee AR aging, collections, AP processing, and account reconciliations
  • Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to support financial integrity and operational efficiency
  • Manage ERP system utilization and development, supporting integrations, enhancements, and automation
  • Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Strategic Leadership:

• • Partner with the CFO and executive team to support financial planning and strategic initiatives
  • Provide financial insights to support profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term growth
  • Monitor trends, risks, and opportunities and provide proactive analysis and recommendations

Team Leadership & Development:

• • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and AP/AR teams to ensure high performance and accountability
  • Establish and maintain an organizational structure that supports departmental and company goals
  • Develop training programs to enhance technical accounting skills, reporting accuracy, and compliance knowledge
  • Foster a culture focused on accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience

• • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's/MBA preferred)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience including oversight and operational involvement
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, and financial reporting standards. SOX compliance is a plus
  • Experience in private equity environments preferred
  • Expertise with ERP systems and automation tools ERP implementation experience is preferred

Skills & Competencies

• • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with deep accounting knowledge
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
  • Ability to balance strategic planning with direct operational responsibilities
  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to financial excellence

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly communicate verbally and in writing, and must be able to see and hear in a typical office setting. The role frequently involves sitting, walking, standing, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with arms and hands.

Work Environment
This position operates primarily in a professional office environment. It routinely involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing systems. Occasional business travel may be required.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success in the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.