Controller/Director of Finance

Controller/Director of Finance

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is currently seeking an experienced and strategic Controller/Director of Finance to join a well-established leadership team in Connecticut. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on finance professional who thrives on driving business performance, improving processes, and influencing strategic decision-making.

As a key partner to executive leadership, this individual will oversee all accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury, risk management, budgeting, and administrative functions while leading a talented cross-functional team. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a measurable impact on a growing organization and help shape its future success.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and strong internal controls.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, forecasts, and management reports.
• Direct the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting activities.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and recommendations to support business growth and profitability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial performance, operational efficiency, and cash flow.
• Monitor and improve key business metrics, including DSO, DPO, working capital, and overall financial performance.
• Oversee inventory costing, machine rates, product costing, and pricing analysis for existing and new products.
• Manage corporate insurance programs, broker relationships, and risk management initiatives.
• Partner with Human Resources on employee benefits programs, including evaluation and enhancement of the company's 401(k) plan.
• Lead external financial, tax, and retirement plan audits and maintain relationships with auditors and advisors.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, tax, and reporting requirements.
• Assess customer and supplier financial health to minimize risk and support informed business decisions.
• Monitor treasury and investment activities to maximize returns and support liquidity objectives.

Leadership & Team Development:

This role requires leadership and mentorship across multiple functional areas, including:

• Accounting
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Human Resources
• Information Technology

In this role, the individual will recruit, develop, and inspire high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Proven leadership experience in accounting and finance.
• Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and operational finance.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or product-based environment preferred.
• Track record of improving processes, controls, and business performance.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA and/or MBA preferred.

Additional Information:

• Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 per year
• Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 1st shift
• This is a supervisory position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.