Controller

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Job description

Controller

Location: Hartford, CT
Start Date: Next week
Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Full-time, in-office with potential for hybrid upon permanent hire)
Pay Rate: Up to $57/hour ($120K annually)

Temp-to-Hire Opportunity due to an upcoming leave

Position Overview: Our client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Controller to join their growing finance team. The Controller will oversee accounting functions for multiple locations, including Connecticut and Chicago, and play a key role in financial reporting, reconciliation, and automation efforts. This position offers a collaborative environment in a rapidly expanding, private-equity-owned company.

Why Join?

• Growth Opportunity: Be part of a company that completes 5-7 acquisitions annually, offering continuous growth and learning opportunities.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive environment where teamwork and open-mindedness are valued. The company promotes a mindset that allows for mistakes and focuses on learning how to improve.
• Impact: Play a key role in automating and improving financial processes in a dynamic and growing private equity-backed organization.

Key Responsibilities of the Controller:

• Manage accounting operations for two locations, overseeing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions.
• Provide support as backup for AP and AR when needed.
• Perform manual and automated reconciliations, with a focus on streamlining processes.
• Handle journal entries (JE) for payroll, banking, and treasury functions.
• Prepare and analyze financial documents, including business reports, forecasts, and statements, to monitor the financial health of the company.
• The Controller will assist with ongoing financial transitions as the company grows through acquisitions.

Qualifications of the Controller:

• Must Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
  • Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).

• Plus:

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience managing staff and overseeing accounting functions.

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