Senior Controller: Strategy, Forecasting & Compliance

True North Consultants, Inc.; Hope (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

[Unknown Client] in Arkansas seeks an experienced Controller to oversee accurate financial reporting and drive business strategy with the leadership team. You will lead internal controls, forecasting, inventory management improvements, and analytical tool development to support growth.

You will partner with the General Manager and department heads to evaluate financial results, identify key metrics, and mentor accounting staff while pushing for process improvements across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (4-year) required.
• Active CPA designation required.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting work experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Internal Controls & Compliance: Maintain, document, and audit internal controls in line with policies and approvals.
• Financial Data & Accuracy: Ensure integrity of financial transactions via detailed reconciliations and reviews.
• Financial Reporting & Forecasting: Deliver timely monthly and annual forecasts in compliance with corporate requirements.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with General Manager and dept. leaders to evaluate results and drive strategy.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and develop accounting staff, fostering continuous professional growth.
• Process Improvement: Develop analytical tools and participate in inventory and financial systems projects.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (4-year)

Active CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software systems

Job description

[Unknown Client] in Arkansas seeks an experienced Controller to oversee accurate financial reporting and drive business strategy with the leadership team. You will lead internal controls, forecasting, inventory management improvements, and analytical tool development to support growth.

You will partner with the General Manager and department heads to evaluate financial results, identify key metrics, and mentor accounting staff while pushing for process improvements across the finance function.