Controller

Markent Personnel; Hope (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel is seeking an experienced Controller to join its leadership team. You will oversee the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting while collaborating with local and executive management to evaluate performance and drive business strategy.

You will also lead continuous improvement initiatives across inventory management, financial reporting processes, and analytical tool development. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, an active CPA designation, and 5+ years

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (4-year) required.
• Active CPA designation required.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting work experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, document, and audit internal controls in line with policies.
• Verify integrity and completeness of financial transactions using detailed reconciliations and analyses.
• Deliver timely monthly and annual financial forecasts and reports.
• Partner with General Manager and department leaders to evaluate financial results and develop actionable strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff through hands-on guidance.
• Develop analytical tools and participate in inventory management and financial system improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Active CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software systems

Job description

Controller

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Controller to join our client's leadership team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the accuracy and timely reporting of all financial data while collaborating closely with local and executive management to evaluate performance and drive business strategy. You will also lead continuous improvement initiatives across inventory management, financial reporting processes, and analytical tool development.

Key Responsibilities

• Internal Controls & Compliance: Maintain, document, and regularly audit effective internal controls. Ensure strict adherence to corporate policies, including capital spending, asset safeguarding, transaction approvals, and expense reimbursements.
• Financial Data & Accuracy: Verify the integrity and completeness of financial transactions using detailed reconciliation, reviews, and advanced analytical procedures.
• Financial Reporting & Forecasting: Deliver timely, accurate monthly and annual financial forecasts. Report results in full compliance with corporate and division requirements.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner directly with the General Manager and department leaders to evaluate financial results, identify key operational metrics, and develop actionable business strategies.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and foster the professional growth of all accounting department staff through frequent, hands-on interaction.
• Process Improvement: Develop new analytical tools and actively participate in company-wide initiatives to enhance inventory management and financial systems.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (4-year)
• Active CPA designation
• 5+ years of relevant accounting work experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software systems
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Background in public accounting
• Previous supervisory/management experience
• Hands‑on experience with physical inventory management and inventory accounting
• Deep expertise in financial reporting frameworks and internal control implementation