Controller: Strategic Finance Leader | 401(k) + Benefits

Kinsley Group; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Kinsley Group in East Granby, CT is seeking a Controller to lead financial reporting, monthly and annual closings, budgeting, and FP&A while supervising accounting staff. The role involves payroll, benefits costing, and accounts payable/receivable, adhering to core company values.

The position emphasizes ensuring US GAAP compliance, cash flow management, and strong cross-functional collaboration with the CFO, auditors, and department owners in a multi-location generator services business.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience managing an accounting staff.
• Proficient in AR, AP, GL, sales tax preparation and filing, financial reporting, banking, payroll, and internal auditing.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret reports.
• Effective problem-solving skills and timely issue resolution.
• Experience with Great Plains Accounting software and Paylocity preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Excel, financial reporting software, and Power BI.
• Cost-consciousness and budget discipline.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate financial reports in compliance with US GAAP and local, state, and federal laws.
• Oversee revenue recognition and project cost estimates (EAC) with project management.
• Lead annual budgets and year-end/month-end closes with timely reviews.
• Provide monthly variance analysis and explain variances to department owners.
• Drive process improvements with finance supervisors to improve transactional efficiency.
• Coordinate and supervise billing, AR, AP, payroll, and cash flow activities.
• Perform research of transactions and implement recommendations.
• Assist with administration of the 401(k) plan and Health Savings Accounts.
• Ensure salary administration compliance and equity.
• Coordinate annual external audits and manage relationships with accountants, bankers, and vendors.
• Manage internal and external relationships with accountants, bankers, collection agencies, insurance agents, attorneys, vendors, and agencies.

Skills

Accounting management

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Confidentiality

Power BI

Cost control

Tools

Great Plains Accounting

Paylocity

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Kinsley Group in East Granby, CT is seeking a Controller to lead financial reporting, monthly and annual closings, budgeting, and FP&A while supervising accounting staff. The role involves payroll, benefits costing, and accounts payable/receivable, adhering to core company values.

The position emphasizes ensuring US GAAP compliance, cash flow management, and strong cross-functional collaboration with the CFO, auditors, and department owners in a multi-location generator services business.