Controller (Direct Hire) - $130k-$160k

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting in Englewood, CO seeks a hands-on Controller to lead all accounting operations, close processes, and financial reporting. This role will oversee GAAP compliance, internal controls, and collaborate with executive leadership on financial strategy.

First 90 days onsite, then hybrid 1–2 days remote per week. In addition to overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, the candidate will manage a team of three finance professionals and drive process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, Finance Manager, or similar leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing and developing employees.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and compliance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and ERP system experience.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and partner with leaders across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Provide leadership with financial insights, trends, forecasts, and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and performance reporting.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Develop profitability analyses, KPI reporting, and operational performance metrics.
• Monitor project, inventory, and asset-related financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiencies.
• Partner with leadership to support growth initiatives and business planning.
• Serve as the finance lead for ERP and accounting system optimization.
• Ensure financial data accuracy and integrity across systems.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls.
• Coordinate annual audits and financial reviews.
• Strengthen internal control processes and financial governance.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and financial procedures.
• Implement recommendations resulting from audit findings.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

ControllerLocation: Englewood, CO (First 90 Days Fully Onsite, Then Hybrid 1-2 Days Remote Per Week) Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 Base Salary + 20% Annual Bonus Opportunity Employment Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: ExemptTeam Leadership: 3 Direct Reports

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Provide leadership with financial insights, trends, forecasts, and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and performance reporting.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Develop profitability analyses, KPI reporting, and operational performance metrics.
• Monitor project, inventory, and asset-related financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiencies.
• Partner with leadership to support growth initiatives and business planning.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization.
• Monitor financing requirements and banking relationships.
• Provide recommendations to improve cash utilization and financial performance.
• Support financial risk management initiatives.

Tax & Compliance

• Oversee tax compliance activities, including sales/use tax, property tax, and income tax matters.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors.
• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings and reporting.
• Maintain supporting documentation and compliance procedures.

ERP Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as the finance lead for ERP and accounting system optimization.
• Ensure financial data accuracy and integrity across systems.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Coordinate annual audits and financial reviews.
• Strengthen internal control processes and financial governance.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and financial procedures.
• Implement recommendations resulting from audit findings.

Team Leadership

• Directly manage and mentor a team of three finance professionals.
• Conduct performance management, coaching, and employee development activities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish goals and priorities for the finance department.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, Finance Manager, or similar leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing and developing employees.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and compliance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and ERP system experience.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and partner with leaders across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within manufacturing, construction, engineering, industrial, or project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of:Inventory accountingStandard costing and job costingFixed assetsProject accountingOperational financeTreasury management experience.Tax compliance experience.
• CPA, CMA, or other professional accounting designation preferred.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on finance leader who can comfortably move between strategic planning and day‑to‑day accounting operations. You should bring strong leadership capabilities, experience managing teams, and the ability to support a business that relies heavily on inventory, assets, and operational costing.

We’re seeking someone who:

• Has experience leading and developing accounting teams.
• Understands manufacturing or construction accounting terminology and practices.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and leadership presence.
• Can drive accountability while building strong internal relationships.
• Is comfortable interacting with executive leadership on financial strategy and performance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $130,000 - $160,000
• 20% Annual Short-Term Incentive Bonus
• Hybrid schedule after successful onboarding period
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Leadership opportunity with significant visibility and impact
• Long-term career growth potential

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.