Why We Like This
- Strong team and smooth transition: Accounting operations foundation has already been established, ensuring continuity and a smooth handoff.
- Well-integrated systems and processes: Fully dialed-in financial systems with no AR collection issues, making this a plug-and-play controller role.
- Growth and new service line: Company is approaching $20M with recent launch of electrical services, offering growth opportunities in a stable environment.
Requirements
- Strong Technical Accounting Skills: Hands-on expertise managing the accounting complexities of a $20M business, ensuring accurate financials and compliance without missing a beat.
- Experience with Integrated Systems: Comfortable operating within Sage Intacct and Paylocity environments, maintaining clean AR and smooth financial operations—even if not previously hands-on with these exact platforms.
- Leadership & Transition Management: Proven ability to own the finance function, lead a lean team effectively, and drive a seamless transition while supporting growth initiatives and scaling the finance operation.
Responsibilities
- Oversee full-cycle accounting operations: Lead the month-end close process to ensure timely, accurate financials that scale with the company’s growth nearing $20M in revenue.
- Lead financial controls and compliance: Own internal controls, manage audit relationships, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Manage and develop accounting team: Provide hands-on leadership and mentorship to a lean team covering AP/Payroll and staff accountants, optimizing team efficiency and workload balance.
- Drive budgeting and forecasting: Partner with operations and management to execute budget vs actual analysis and support strategic financial planning.
- Support operational finance needs: Collaborate closely with the General Manager to deliver financial insights, streamline processes, and back new service line launches and growth initiatives.