Hands-On Controller: Lead Multi-Entity Accounting

Pinion; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinion in Colorado is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead and strengthen the accounting function across multiple entities. You will manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, ensure GAAP compliance, and partner with leadership to deliver reliable financial information that informs strategic decisions.

This role requires building scalable processes, strengthening internal controls, and driving continuous improvement while staying engaged in daily accounting activities to support growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Significant progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and GAAP.
• Experience managing accounting activities across multiple entities.
• Demonstrated experience with consolidated financial reporting.
• Experience establishing and maintaining internal controls.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management experience.
• Proven ability to improve accounting systems, processes, and workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations across multiple affiliated entities, including consolidated financial reporting.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and financial statements.
• Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and eliminations.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and standards.
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for external tax and advisory partners.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and reporting models.
• Deliver budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis.
• Create management reporting, dashboards, and key performance indicators.
• Support strategic decision-making through timely and accurate financial information.
• Evaluate and improve current accounting systems and workflows.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement across the accounting function.
• Act as the organization's senior accounting leader while remaining actively involved in daily accounting operations.
• Bring a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through to the accounting function.

Job description

Pinion in Colorado is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead and strengthen the accounting function across multiple entities. You will manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, ensure GAAP compliance, and partner with leadership to deliver reliable financial information that informs strategic decisions.

This role requires building scalable processes, strengthening internal controls, and driving continuous improvement while staying engaged in daily accounting activities to support growth and