Strategic Controller – Special Projects Leader

Alpha, Inc.; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid Medical/Dental/Visa

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Alpha Inc. in Hawaii is seeking a Controller for our Special Projects to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls across multiple entities.

You will partner with the CFO and leadership to strengthen the financial foundation and drive operational excellence. The role demands a hands-on leader with a sharp financial mind, commitment to accuracy, and a track record of process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility in financial reporting, accounting operations, and financial controls.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing financial reporting, consolidations, audits, and internal control processes.
• Experience leading accounting functions in a family office, privately held company, private equity environment, or multi-entity organization.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and hands-on experience with ERP and accounting systems.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• MBA or other advanced financial certification is a plus.
• Experience implementing accounting systems and driving sustainable process improvements is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and delivery of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements across multiple entities.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring transactions, reconciliations, and financial reporting are accurate, complete, and timely.
• Oversee core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, consolidations, and intercompany transactions.
• Identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions before small issues become big problems.
• Establish, strengthen, and maintain internal controls that safeguard company assets and reinforce financial accountability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, regulatory obligations, and company policies.
• Lead financial audit coordination, from preparing documentation and managing requests to resolving findings and implementing improvements.
• Develop consistent accounting policies, procedures, and reporting practices that support transparency and scalability across entities.
• Own and continuously improve month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Eliminate unnecessary complexity, streamline workflows, and improve reporting accuracy without sacrificing financial discipline.
• Identify opportunities to leverage accounting technology, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools.
• Support financial systems implementation, optimization, and ongoing improvements that make the accounting function more effective.
• Turn Financial Complexity Into Clarity: Analyze financial information with a critical eye, identify risks, and partner with leaders to address challenges.

Skills

Financial leadership

Accounting operations

Internal controls

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Alpha Inc. in Hawaii is seeking a Controller for our Special Projects to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls across multiple entities.

You will partner with the CFO and leadership to strengthen the financial foundation and drive operational excellence. The role demands a hands-on leader with a sharp financial mind, commitment to accuracy, and a track record of process improvement.