Controller

Blue Signal Search; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Family benefits

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Blue Signal is seeking a hands-on Controller to strengthen the accounting foundation while leading the team through growth. The role partners with senior finance and operations to own reporting, controls, capital assets, and process improvement in a capital-intensive environment.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with 8+ years of progressive accounting leadership, strong US GAAP expertise, and proven ability to manage close processes, fixed assets, and intercompany activity.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license and bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience at Controller/Assistant Controller level.
• Experience in capital-intensive industries and strong US GAAP knowledge.
• Ability to lead month/quarter/year-end closes and deliver audit-ready reports.

Responsibilities

• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities with accurate, timely reporting.
• Guide accounting for revenue, leases, debt, intercompany, and other material arrangements.
• Oversee reconciliations, accruals, journal activity, and financial statements.
• Develop policies, internal controls, and documentation to support growth.
• Lead fixed asset and capital project accounting, including CIP and depreciation.
• Coordinate external audit and tax activities with audit-ready records.
• Improve systems and workflows through ERP optimization and automation.
• Develop accounting talent and partner with budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Intercompany accounting

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is a growing organization operating in a capital-intensive environment where disciplined accounting, scalable processes, and reliable financial reporting are increasingly important to the next stage of the business. They are seeking a hands-on Controller who can strengthen the accounting foundation while leading the team through continued growth. This is an opportunity for an experienced CPA to take meaningful ownership of reporting, technical accounting, controls, capital assets, and process improvement while partnering closely with senior finance and operational leadership.

This Role Offers:

• High-impact accounting leadership role with visibility across finance and operations.
• Opportunity to improve systems, controls, reporting practices, and accounting processes as the organization grows.
• Exposure to significant capital investments and complex accounting matters.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, paid holidays, disability and life insurance, family-related benefits, and unlimited PTO.

Focus:

• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities while improving the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Guide accounting treatment for complex transactions involving revenue, deferred revenue, leases, debt, intercompany activity, and other material arrangements.
• Oversee reconciliations, accruals, journal activity, financial statements, and supporting schedules to maintain strong reporting standards.
• Develop practical accounting policies, internal controls, approval structures, and documentation that support continued organizational growth.
• Lead fixed asset and capital project accounting, including construction in progress, capitalization decisions, depreciation, and related reconciliations.
• Coordinate external audit and tax activities while maintaining organized, complete, and audit-ready financial records.
• Improve accounting systems and workflows through standardization, ERP optimization, automation, and reduced dependence on manual processes.
• Lead and develop accounting professionals while partnering across the organization on budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and financial decision support.

Skill Set:

• Active CPA license and bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller, Assistant Controller, or comparable accounting leadership responsibilities.
• Experience within data centers, infrastructure, real estate, construction, telecommunications, energy, technology, or another capital-intensive industry.
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting.
• Strong practical experience managing complex accounting activities, including income recognition, timing-related balances, period-end adjustments, ledger reconciliations, and preparation of financial reports.
• Experience managing fixed assets, construction in progress, capitalization policies, depreciation, and accounting for significant capital investments.
• Proven ability to establish or strengthen accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and supporting documentation.
• Strong people leadership and communication skills combined with a hands-on approach to accounting operations and problem solving.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in finance & accounting recruiting. We have a strong reputation for finding top talent in private equity, asset management, financial services, FinTech, and accounting leadership. Learn more at bit.ly/3IKiOzm