Strategic Financial Controller – Lead Accounting & Growth

Socket.dev; Rupert (ID); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Rupert, Idaho is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead accounting operations, strengthen controls, and provide accurate financial reporting to company leadership.

This role oversees full-cycle accounting, budgeting support, and interaction with leadership on growth initiatives. The right candidate will drive improvements in processes, ensure GAAP compliance, and manage audits with a view toward scalable systems and robust internal controls.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing or overseeing full-cycle accounting operations.
• Strong knowledge of debits and credits, accrual accounting, cash accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze financial information and clearly communicate findings to leadership.
• Proficiency with accounting software, tax preparation software, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple accounting priorities and meet reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger, bank reconciliations, payroll-related accounting, and financial reporting.
• Manage and maintain accurate accounting records and financial data.
• Review accounting transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, and account balances for accuracy.
• Ensure proper application of debits and credits, accrual accounting, cash accounting, and revenue recognition principles.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting processes, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and distribute financial and management reports for company leadership.
• Monitor budgets, analyze budget-to-actual results, and communicate variances and trends.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasts, and recommendations to support business planning and decision-making.
• Assist leadership with financial evaluations related to capital investments, pricing strategies, contracts, and growth initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as a primary contact for external auditors.
• Prepare financial documentation for audits and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls to protect assets and reduce financial risk.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Auditing support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

CPA or CMA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Tax preparation software

Job description

Socket.dev in Rupert, Idaho is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead accounting operations, strengthen controls, and provide accurate financial reporting to company leadership.

This role oversees full-cycle accounting, budgeting support, and interaction with leadership on growth initiatives. The right candidate will drive improvements in processes, ensure GAAP compliance, and manage audits with a view toward scalable systems and robust internal controls.