Controller

LidWorks; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Compensation based on experience

Job summary

LidWorks seeks an experienced Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations in an on-site role. You will manage planning, budgeting, reporting, tax compliance, and audits while guiding the accounting team to timely, accurate results.

You’ll support strategic decisions with financial analysis, maintain internal controls, and ensure compliance with regulations. This individual will collaborate with leadership to drive continuous improvement and safeguard financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA preferred.
• 8–10 years of hands-on accounting managerial experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, financial controls, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee financial planning and budget management.
• Lead corporate accounting department and financial reporting processes.
• Recommend benchmarks and monitor performance by division.
• Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and internal controls.
• Prepare annual report of revenues, expenses, and transfers.
• Provide financial analysis for contracts and investments.
• Drive process improvements and audit readiness.

Skills

General Ledger

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Payroll

Income Tax

Financial Analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

LidWorks is seeking an experienced Controller to join our team in an on-site leadership role. The Controller will oversee all accounting and financial operations, including financial planning, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, tax compliance, and audit activities. This position is responsible for leading the accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting strategic business decisions through financial analysis, and maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations.

About Us

At LidWorks, we are a family-owned manufacturer dedicated to designing and producing innovative, high-quality packaging solutions. Backed by our patented modular production platform, we deliver reliable products, competitive pricing, and exceptional customer service. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement has made us a trusted partner to customers for decades.

Duties

• Direct and coordinate company financial planning and budget management functions.
• Oversee the activities of the Corporate Accounting Department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports, including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements and annual audits and annual budgets.
• Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of divisions and departments.
• Oversee daily operations of the finance department.
• Manage the preparation of the official annual report of actual revenues, transfers, and expenses.
• Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements.
• Assure corporate tax compliance to ensure accurate and timely completion of all corporate income tax returns, taking full advantage of all favorable tax.
• Establish and implement short-and-long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Serve on planning and policy-making committees.
• Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Must have 8 to 10 years of hands‑on accounting managerial experience.
• Strong general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, income tax, and banking working knowledge. Very computer‑friendly, spreadsheet proficient (hardware and software).
• Strong managerial abilities.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Compensation is based on experience.