Controller

Controller

Location: New Haven, CT (100% Onsite)
Compensation: $100K–$130K++

• Step into the top finance role within a well-established, growing organization
• Partner directly with ownership on strategic financial decisions—not just reporting the numbers
• Join a company with a strong reputation and consistent growth across the Northeast
• Lead a stable, tenured team in a collaborative, low-ego environment
• Culture is hands-on, practical, and team-oriented—not overly corporate or bureaucratic
• Attractive total compensation package including profit sharing and retirement match

Position Overview

This Controller role serves as the senior-most financial leader for the organization, overseeing all accounting operations while acting as a key strategic partner to ownership.

You’ll have a seat at the table, driving financial visibility, supporting key business decisions, and managing critical external relationships (banking, insurance, legal). This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a blend of hands-on accounting and strategic involvement within a growing, operationally driven business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full accounting function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong financial controls
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
• Manage month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger integrity
• Oversee cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for banking relationships, lenders, and financial partners
• Partner with ownership on debt financing, negotiations, and capital planning
• Coordinate with external CPA firm on tax matters and annual audits
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial discipline
• Provide financial insights and operational analysis to support business decisions

What We’re Looking For in a Controller:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Proven experience leading full-cycle accounting in a hands-on environment
• Strong background in cash management and banking relationships
• Comfortable interfacing with ownership, lenders, attorneys, and insurance providers
• Experience working with external CPA firms on tax and audit processes
• Industry experience in manufacturing, fabrication, heavy equipment, or dealership environments is a strong plus.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• A hands-on leader who can both execute and think strategically
• Thrives in a fast-moving, owner-operated environment
• Values stability, loyalty, and long-term impact
• Strong communicator who can translate financials into actionable business insights
• Enjoys being a true partner to the business, not just a back-office function