Controller

JC Porter; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Porter LLC in the Denver metro area seeks a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations, reporting, and internal controls. You will partner with leadership to support planning and business decisions.

The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting leader with strong technical skills, team-building experience, and a track record of driving process improvements as business needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proven track record leading accounting teams and processes.
• Experience with audits, controls, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, payroll oversight, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close with accurate U.S. GAAP reporting.
• Partner with FP&A and leadership to review results and guide decisions.
• Research complex accounting issues including ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Develop and test internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate audits and tax compliance with external partners.
• Support annual budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Lead and develop the accounting team with clear responsibilities.

Skills

Controller experience

U.S. GAAP

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Internal controls

Communication

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Job description

JC Porter is conducting a search for a Controller on behalf of our client in the Denver metro area. This role will lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls while partnering with leadership to support planning and business decisions.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with strong technical expertise, experience developing teams, and the ability to improve processes as business needs evolve.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Operations: Lead daily accounting activities, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Close and Financial Reporting: Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Financial Analysis: Partner with FP&A and executive leadership to review financial results, investigate variances, resolve accounting issues, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Technical Accounting: Research, evaluate, and document complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition under ASC 606 and leases under ASC 842.
• Internal Controls: Develop, document, implement, and test accounting policies, procedures, and controls that strengthen reporting accuracy and accountability.
• Audit and Compliance: Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and accounting partners. Coordinate audits, quarterly compliance reporting, and applicable tax compliance requirements.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support annual budgeting, financial planning, cash flow projections, revenue forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Process Improvement: Improve accounting workflows, reporting systems, and data quality while maintaining effective controls.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, establishing clear responsibilities and performance expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• At least five years of demonstrated Controller experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to lead teams and contribute to departmental strategy.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work in a changing environment.