Division Controller & Strategic Finance Partner

LHH; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a growing Denver-area organization to identify a Division Controller. This is a highly visible finance leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with operational leadership and driving performance through financial data.

The Division Controller will oversee accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, internal controls, and operational finance for a key division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational finance.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or product-based environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, standard costing, inventory, and variances.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred, but not required.
• Previous leadership or team management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to turn financial data into actionable insights.
• Ability to effectively partner with senior leadership and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the division.
• Analyze financial and operational performance and communicate trends to leadership.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting.
• Partner with operations to set financial targets and improve performance.
• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives and decisions.
• Develop and monitor operational KPIs focused on profitability and efficiency.
• Oversee standard costing and analyze variances in cost and overhead.
• Support inventory accounting and physical inventory processes.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure reporting accuracy and integrity.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting capabilities.
• Partner across departments to identify inefficiencies and drive improvements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team.
• Support ERP and financial systems improvement initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

LHH is partnering with a growing Denver-area organization to identify a Division Controller. This is a highly visible finance leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with operational leadership and driving performance through financial data.

The Division Controller will oversee accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, internal controls, and operational finance for a key division.