CONTROLLER – High-growth, entrepreneurial company!
Greenwood Village, CO Greenwood Village, CO US
Job Description
Controller – High-growth, entrepreneurial company!
Unique opportunity to join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company that is experiencing high growth. The company thrives on creativity, adaptability, and getting things done. We are seeking a hands-on Controller who can roll up their sleeves, streamline processes, and help scale efficiently.
The Controller will oversee all aspects of accounting and financial reporting while working directly with the executive management team to provide insight and support for decision-making.
Although we are seeking a strategic leader, we are also seeking someone with an entrepreneurial spirit who is willing to get their hands dirty and wear a lot of hats. The selected candidate will manage and develop a small accounting staff.
Selected candidate will be a CPA with excellent communication and leadership skills, exceptional computer skills, and strong accounting and finance skills
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTROLLER
- Review and preparation of monthly and annual financial statements including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow projections
- Manage a small accounting staff and the activities related to monthly close, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and bank reconciliations
- Help direct financial strategy, planning and forecasts, while conferring with executive management and department heads
- Provide support on various acquisitions and divestitures, due diligence, and financial modeling of prospective business opportunities
- Proactive analysis of the monthly financial statements, analysis of key financial performance indicators and trends, and forecasting and comparison of actual results to budget
- Perform, accurately record, and report foreign currency transactions
- Establish, implement, and update financial controls
- Management and coordination with an outside accounting firm for annual audit and tax work
- Review other federal, state, and/or third-party reports to ensure compliance with governmental requirements
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CONTROLLER
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, an Advanced degree a plus
- Certified Public Accountant
- A combination of public accounting and industry is preferred; we will consider someone directly out of public accounting
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance
- Exceptional computer skills, including advanced Excel, financial modeling, accounting systems, and reporting skills.
- Sage Intacct experience is a plus
- Entrepreneurial mindset, adaptable, resourceful, and eager to solve problems
- Demonstrated capacity for effective decision-making and business analysis
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team
- Detail-oriented, yet a strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategies into operational objectives
- Outgoing, friendly, and professional with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Outstanding leadership characteristics, including motivation, confidence, intelligence, and teamwork
Target Salary Range: $150,000 – $165,000 DOE. Discretionary Bonus Potential. Excellent medical benefits, PTO and other great benefits.