Strategic Controller & Finance Leader (CPA)

Keystone Distinction Group; Hope, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group seeks an experienced Controller to join its leadership team, overseeing the accuracy and timely reporting of all financial data while collaborating with local and executive management to evaluate performance and drive business strategy.

You will lead continuous improvement initiatives across inventory management, financial reporting processes, and analytical tool development, while mentoring accounting staff and partnering with cross-functional leaders to enable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (4-year) required.
• Active CPA designation.
• 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

• Maintain, document, and audit internal controls; ensure adherence to corporate policies including capital spending, asset safeguarding, transactions, and reimbursements.
• Verify the integrity of financial transactions through detailed reconciliation and analysis.
• Deliver timely monthly and annual financial forecasts in full compliance with corporate requirements.
• Partner with the General Manager and department leaders to evaluate financial results and develop actionable strategies.
• Manage, mentor, and grow accounting staff through hands-on leadership.
• Develop new analytical tools and participate in company-wide initiatives to improve inventory and financial systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Financial software systems

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (4-year)

Active CPA designation

5+ years accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Keystone Distinction Group seeks an experienced Controller to join its leadership team, overseeing the accuracy and timely reporting of all financial data while collaborating with local and executive management to evaluate performance and drive business strategy.

You will lead continuous improvement initiatives across inventory management, financial reporting processes, and analytical tool development, while mentoring accounting staff and partnering with cross-functional leaders to enable