Financial Controller (Comptroller) – High‑Volume Operations

About the role

We are seeking a hands‑on Financial Controller to lead accounting and payroll for a high‑volume, 24/7 essential‑services organization. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the role ensures accurate financial information, robust internal controls, and seamless payroll execution.

Key responsibilities

• Direct the full accounting cycle and produce timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, including calendars, reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis and balance‑sheet reviews.
• Own end‑to‑end payroll processing, validation, controls, tax filings, deductions, benefits and discrepancy resolution for a large hourly workforce.
• Design, document and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial, operational, fraud and compliance risks.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collections, fixed assets, accruals and cash management.
• Prepare and review management reports, profitability analyses, cash‑flow projections and performance metrics.
• Coordinate external audits, internal reviews, tax compliance and regulatory requests.
• Partner with Operations, HR and Technology to improve system integrations, master data and process efficiency.
• Lead and develop the Accounting and Payroll teams, setting priorities, service standards and development plans.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• Ten or more years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• At least five years in a Controller/Comptroller or equivalent senior finance leadership role.
• Extensive experience managing high‑volume payroll for a substantial hourly workforce.
• Proven expertise in financial close, consolidations, reconciliations, internal controls and audit coordination.

Required skills

• US GAAP financial reporting
• High‑volume payroll processing and tax compliance
• Financial close and consolidation procedures
• Internal control design and monitoring
• Audit coordination and regulatory compliance