Controller

Beacon Hill; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Controller to build and lead the accounting group in Delaware. The role will oversee all accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and period-end close analysis.

The position also covers treasury and cash management, debt accounting, insurance administration, regulatory compliance, and staff development. A CPA or MBA is preferred with 8+ years of accounting experience. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting and/or finance.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee treasury and cash management activities, including cash positions, forecasts, and fund transfers to support operations and investments.
• Manage debt-related accounting, including loan activity, covenants, amortization, refinancing, and reporting.
• Lead and develop accounting staff, ensuring timely closing, reconciliations, and compliance with policies.
• Oversee financial reporting packages, variance analyses, and strategic insights for management.
• Coordinate regulatory filings, tax support, and external auditors as needed.

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting and/or finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Job description

DE based company is looking to build out their accounting group. The Controller will support and lead all accounting-related activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis of the period-end close.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Oversee daily cash management activities, including monitoring cash positions, reviewing cash forecasts, and coordinating fund transfers to support operational and investment requirements.
• Partner with leadership to assess short-term and long-term liquidity needs and ensure adequate funding across entities and business units.
• Manage accounting and reporting related to debt instruments, including loan activity, covenant compliance, draw requests, and debt schedules.
• Maintain debt records and amortization schedules and support refinancing, renewal, and financing initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders regarding financing transactions and reporting requirements.
• Oversee bank account reconciliations and related treasury controls.
• Ensure adherence to cash handling policies, banking procedures, and segregation-of-duties requirements.
• Maintain corporate financial records and coordinate administration of insurance documentation and other financial agreements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while ensuring efficient allocation of responsibilities and achievement of departmental deadlines.
• Review accounting transactions, reconciliations, and financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Facilitate regular department meetings and promote continuous improvement initiatives.

Talent Management

• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and development of accounting personnel.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and feedback, and support employee growth and succession planning.
• Assist with compensation recommendations, performance management, and personnel-related matters.

Records Management & Compliance

• Establish and maintain accounting documentation standards, record retention procedures, and internal compliance controls.
• Oversee the organization and retention of financial records, reconciliations, supporting schedules, contracts, and reporting documentation.

Technical Accounting & Special Projects

• Perform and review complex accounting transactions, including depreciation, amortization, intercompany activity, cost allocations, and capitalization of assets.
• Support accounting related to acquisitions, dispositions, financing transactions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Recommend and implement accounting policies, procedures, and process improvements to strengthen financial controls and reporting accuracy.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
• Analyze financial results, identify key trends and variances, and provide operational and strategic insights to management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements.

Regulatory Compliance & Tax Support

• Manage compliance calendars and oversee required business registrations, tax filings, and regulatory reporting activities.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors and prepare supporting schedules and workpapers as needed.
• Ensure timely completion of regulatory filings and adherence to jurisdictional requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting and/or finance
• CPA or MBA preferred
• 8+ years of experience in accounting or related field
  

California residents:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Benefits Information:

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.