Senior Controller - Multi-Entity & State Operations

Ascendo Resources; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources is seeking an experienced Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations for a growing, multi-entity organization across multiple states. You will oversee the full accounting cycle, ensure timely financial reporting, and provide strong leadership of the accounting function.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with experience managing multi-entity and multi-state complexities, overseeing close processes, consolidations, and intercompany activity, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Controller-level or senior accounting leadership experience.
• Experience working within a multi-entity and multi-state organization.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, and GL accounting.
• Experience with intercompany accounting, consolidations, and multi-entity reporting.
• Proven ability to lead accounting teams and manage deadlines.
• Strong Excel and accounting/ERP system skills.
• CPA or advanced accounting credential is a plus.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented approach in a growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close across multiple entities and states.
• Oversee general ledger and consolidate financial results across entities.
• Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and schedules.
• Manage intercompany transactions, allocations, reconciliations, and eliminations.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll, cash management, and day-to-day accounting.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant operations across multiple states and tax reporting.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead cash flow reporting and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Coordinate audits and liaise with external auditors and tax providers.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members and drive process improvements.
• Partner with leadership to improve reporting and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen controls.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Excel

ERP systems

Multi-entity experience

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Ascendo Resources is seeking an experienced Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations for a growing, multi-entity organization across multiple states. You will oversee the full accounting cycle, ensure timely financial reporting, and provide strong leadership of the accounting function.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with experience managing multi-entity and multi-state complexities, overseeing close processes, consolidations, and intercompany activity, while