Executive Controller: Lead Growth-Ready Finance

CFS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Controller in Denver, CO to lead the accounting function, ensure accurate financial reporting, and build scalable processes. This hands-on role oversees close, financial statements, audits, compliance, cash management, and accounting operations while partnering with executives on growth decisions.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, builds high-performing teams, and delivers value as a true finance business partner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; strongly preferred.
• Eight+ years of progressive accounting experience; 3+ in leadership.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls.
• Experience leading accounting teams and audits.
• Strong business judgment and ability to bridge strategy with detail.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, close, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and cash accounting.
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Establish a disciplined close calendar, clear ownership, and effective review procedures.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and financial documentation.
• Lead annual audits, tax coordination, banking requests, insurance reporting, and other compliance activities.
• Partner with FP&A and business leaders on budgets, forecasts, cash flow planning, and performance analysis.
• Provide meaningful financial insights, explain results, and help leadership make informed decisions.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a high-performing accounting team.
• Evaluate systems and workflows and lead automation, ERP, and process improvement initiatives.Oversee accounting for complex transactions, contracts, revenue, leases, debt, equity, or acquisitions as applicable.
• Ensure the accounting organization can scale with growth, new entities, acquisitions, or changing reporting needs.
• Serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership, auditors, lenders, and other external stakeholders.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Internal controls

Leadership

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting systems

Excel

Job description

CFS is seeking a Controller in Denver, CO to lead the accounting function, ensure accurate financial reporting, and build scalable processes. This hands-on role oversees close, financial statements, audits, compliance, cash management, and accounting operations while partnering with executives on growth decisions.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, builds high-performing teams, and delivers value as a true finance business partner.