Controller

Keystone Distinction Group; Hope, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group seeks an experienced Controller to join its leadership team, overseeing the accuracy and timely reporting of all financial data while collaborating with local and executive management to evaluate performance and drive business strategy.

You will lead continuous improvement initiatives across inventory management, financial reporting processes, and analytical tool development, while mentoring accounting staff and partnering with cross-functional leaders to enable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (4-year) required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, document, and audit internal controls; ensure adherence to corporate policies including capital spending, asset safeguarding, transactions, and reimbursements.
• Verify the integrity of financial transactions through detailed reconciliation and analysis.
• Deliver timely monthly and annual financial forecasts in full compliance with corporate requirements.
• Partner with the General Manager and department leaders to evaluate financial results and develop actionable strategies.
• Manage, mentor, and grow accounting staff through hands-on leadership.
• Develop new analytical tools and participate in company-wide initiatives to improve inventory and financial systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Financial software systems

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (4-year)

Active CPA designation

5+ years accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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