Controller

UHY-US; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced Controller to join their team in Canton, Mississippi. The ideal candidate will possess over 7 years of accounting experience, have strong ERP implementation skills, and be adept in managing a small team. This onsite contract role offers a salary range of $110,000 - $135,000 annually, along with diverse responsibilities including financial oversight and team leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with ownership of full-cycle accounting.
• Prior experience managing small teams.
• Highly organized and accountable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team managing Accounts Payable, Receivable, and collections.
• Oversee daily accounting activities and manage month-end close process.
• Drive implementation of new ERP system.

Skills

ERP implementation experience

Full-cycle accounting knowledge

Team leadership

GAAP accounting

Financial forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Overview

A great UHY client is seeking a Controller to join their team. The ideal candidate will have ERP implementation experience, experience with full scope accounting and finance in a small or midsized business and a BA in accounting. The Controller role is a client direct hire. This is an onsite position.

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of two direct reports responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and collections, collaborating closely with the Operations team on order entry, fulfillment, and inventory management.
• Develop and continuously improve accounting roles and responsibilities as the team grows.
• Ensure accurate and consistent processing of billing, receivables, and vendor payments.
• Oversee daily accounting activities, including General Ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and cash flow monitoring.
• Manage the month-end close process, prepare timely financial reports, and coordinate with external tax advisors.
• Administer payroll processing, 401(k) plans, and employee benefits management.
• Partner with sales leadership to design and implement quarterly commission plans; calculate and process commissions based on salary plus draw structures, true-ups, and adjustments.
• Manage treasury functions including Line of Credit administration, financial reporting, and maintaining bank relationships.
• Prepare and file all sales tax returns, ensuring compliance and timely submissions across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee corporate insurance policies, workers’ compensation, and risk management programs.
• Lead the selection and end-to-end implementation of a new ERP system (currently using QuickBooks Online), redesigning processes and internal controls to support system integration and phasing out Excel-based tracking tools.
• Drive cross-departmental adoption of new systems and facilitate change management initiatives.
• Develop and maintain annual budgets, financial forecasts, and ad hoc financial models.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external accounting firms to ensure accurate tax preparation and compliance with the company’s S-Corporation status.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with ownership of full-cycle accounting
• Prior experience managing small teams
• Solid GAAP-based accounting experience with practical application in a small business environment
• Demonstrated success implementing or migrating to ERP/accounting systems
• Highly organized, accountable, and comfortable in a hands-on role
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA is a plus

Employment type

• Contract

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing