Controller/Director of Accounting

Coda Search│Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is partnering with a $50M company in New York seeking a Controller. The role involves overseeing day-to-day accounting operations across multiple subsidiaries, ensuring accurate consolidated reporting, and providing financial leadership to support growth initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA preferred, with 7+ years in progressive accounting roles, strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, and experience managing staff. This is a full-time, director-level position.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience overseeing multiple entities.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and debt reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations.
• Manage the monthly and annual close processes.
• Develop and supervise the accounting team.

Skills

Accounting

Financial leadership

Team management

U.S. GAAP

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Job description

This range is provided by Coda Search│Staffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr

Overview

Coda Search is partnering with a $50M privately held company that manages a diverse portfolio of entities and continues to expand nationwide. The organization is seeking a Controller to oversee the accounting operations across multiple subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy in consolidated reporting and providing financial leadership to support growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely consolidated financial statements.
• Prepare and maintain debt reporting packages for lenders and monitor compliance with loan covenants.
• Manage accounting for leases, including proper application of ASC 842 and tracking across entities.
• Develop and supervise the accounting team, providing mentorship and fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability.
• Partner with leadership to prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to inform strategic decision-making.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls, processes, and system improvements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors, coordinating audits, tax filings, and compliance reporting.
• Provide financial insights to ownership and executive leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and key business drivers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with experience overseeing multiple entities.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, consolidations, leases (ASC 842), and debt reporting.
• Experience supervising and developing staff.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a dynamic, growing company environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and external partners.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Construction and Consumer Services