Controller

Prevail Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Prevail Recruiting is partnering with a growing, project-driven services organization seeking a hands-on Controller to own day-to-day accounting operations and strengthen the company’s financial infrastructure. This role emphasizes close ownership, cash flow management, and robust reporting.

You’ll partner with a Fractional CFO and executive leadership to deliver timely, actionable financial visibility. You’ll also drive process improvements, implement controls, and support budgeting and

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong full-cycle accounting and month-end close experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Financial reporting and variance-analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of AR, AP, cash flow, and working capital.
• Project/service-based business experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual close
• General ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and reconciliations
• Monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reporting
• AR aging, collections, cash visibility, and working capital
• Variance analysis and financial reporting
• Customer and project-level margin reporting
• Revenue and cost forecasting
• Internal controls and accounting process improvement
• Accounting workflow documentation and reporting automation
• Budgeting and forecasting support alongside the Fractional CFO

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

AR/AP/Cash flow

Excel modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

We’re partnering with a growing, project-driven services organization looking for a hands-on Controller to own its day-to-day accounting operations and help strengthen the financial infrastructure of the business.

This is not a purely strategic or high-level finance position. We’re looking for someone who enjoys being in the details - owning the close, ensuring financial accuracy, managing cash and working capital, improving processes, and providing leadership with clear financial visibility.

You’ll work closely with a Fractional CFO, executive leadership, Operations, and Project Management, giving you significant exposure across the organization.

What You’ll Own

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual close
• General ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and reconciliations
• Monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reporting
• AR aging, collections, cash visibility, and working capital
• Variance analysis and financial reporting
• Customer and project-level margin reporting
• Revenue and cost forecasting
• Internal controls and accounting process improvement
• Accounting workflow documentation and reporting automation
• Budgeting and forecasting support alongside the Fractional CFO

What We’re Looking For

• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong full-cycle accounting and month-end close experience
• Strong GAAP knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills
• Financial reporting and variance‑analysis experience
• Strong understanding of AR, AP, cash flow, and working capital
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Project/service‑based business experience preferred

The formal JD specifically calls for full‑cycle accounting ownership, strong GAAP knowledge, working‑capital awareness, advanced analytical skills, Excel modeling, and the ability to establish structure and accountability.

Who Could Be a Great Fit?

You don't necessarily need to already have the Controller title.

If you're currently an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or experienced Senior Accountant and you're already handling much of the accounting function, this could be an opportunity to step into broader ownership and a Controller-level role.