Strategic Controller - Lead Finance & Growth in Family Biz

Fiske Electric; Johnstown (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fiske Electric, a NoCO family business with a long-standing tradition in electrical services, seeks a Controller to oversee cash management, financial reporting, analysis, and coordination with our external CPA partners. The role anchors our finance function and supports strategic decisions.

The successful candidate will lead a small finance team, manage taxes, insurance, licenses, and outsource HR/payroll/benefits, ensuring accurate financial control and timely reporting in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Around 5 years of Controller experience in a family business or trades environment preferred.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills; ability to influence outcomes.
• Experience with ERP and cloud-based accounting platforms.
• Ability to explain complex accounting and financial matters clearly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cash management and financial reporting and analysis.
• Coordinate with external CPA partners, taxes, insurance, licenses.
• Support management and direct outsourced HR, payroll, and benefits.
• Participate as a leadership team member in strategic financial decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring others

Financial analysis

Communication

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Cloud-based accounting

Office software

Job description

Fiske Electric, a NoCO family business with a long-standing tradition in electrical services, seeks a Controller to oversee cash management, financial reporting, analysis, and coordination with our external CPA partners. The role anchors our finance function and supports strategic decisions.

The successful candidate will lead a small finance team, manage taxes, insurance, licenses, and outsource HR/payroll/benefits, ensuring accurate financial control and timely reporting in a fast-paced