Controller

Nextera Search Group; Connecticut; On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A Financial Services Firm in Connecticut seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, oversee monthly closes across multiple entities, and deliver consolidated financial reporting for leadership and external stakeholders.

You will integrate acquired businesses, strengthen controls, and partner with the CFO on budgeting and cash flow planning. The role also includes building and mentoring a high-performing accounting team in a growth environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller-level responsibilities.
• Experience overseeing multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience with acquisitions or integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations and the monthly close across multiple entities.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and reporting for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Integrate accounting and reporting of newly acquired businesses, aligning policies and timelines.
• Strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and documentation in a growing company.
• Evaluate and improve accounting systems to support accurate reporting.
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, cash flow planning, and financial analysis.
• Build and mentor an accounting team as business needs evolve.

Skills

Financial reporting

Consolidations

GAAP expertise

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Oracle/NetSuite/SAP)

Job description

A Financial Services Firm is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join their team as a Controller.

Responsibilities:

• Lead accounting operations and the monthly close across multiple entities.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and reporting for company leadership and external stakeholders.
• Integrate the accounting and reporting of newly acquired businesses, including aligning policies, records, and close timelines.
• Strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and documentation as the company grows.
• Evaluate and improve accounting systems to support efficient, accurate reporting.
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, cash flow planning, and financial analysis.
• Build and mentor an accounting team as business needs evolve.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility at the Controller level.
• Experience overseeing accounting across multiple entities, including consolidations and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience supporting acquisitions or integrating new businesses.
• Experience converting financial records from cash to accrual accounting preferred.
• Ability to build accounting processes, strengthen controls, and improve systems in a growing organization.