Controller

Controller

BL Companies is seeking a Controller that serves as the senior accounting professional responsible for the day-to-day financial operations, accurate financial reporting, and accounting compliance of the organization. This role ensures the integrity of financial information, manages accounting processes and controls, and provides critical financial data to support business decision-making while supporting the CFO’s strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation and analysis
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company accounting policies
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Coordinate external audit activities and resolve audit inquiries
• Prepare and review management reports, variance analysis, and financial packages
• Maintain supporting documentation and working papers for all financial reporting

Accounting Operations Management

• Direct daily accounting operations including billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger
• Oversee payroll tax compliance
• Manage fixed asset accounting, depreciation calculations, and capital expenditure tracking
• Supervise inventory accounting processes and cost accounting procedures
• Ensure proper revenue recognition and expense accrual processes
• Maintain and improve accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls

Systems & Process Improvement

• Oversee accounting software systems and coordinate with IT on system enhancements
• Lead implementation of accounting process improvements and automation initiatives
• Maintain chart of accounts, accounting procedures manual, and financial policies
• Ensure proper integration between accounting systems and other business applications
• Drive efficiency improvements in financial reporting and closing processes

Budget & Forecasting Support

• Support CFO in annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Prepare detailed budget variance analysis and explanations
• Provide financial analysis and reporting for business unit performance
• Assist in development of financial models and business case analysis
• Track and report on key performance indicators and metrics

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate with external tax advisors on income tax compliance and planning
• Manage sales tax compliance, reporting, and remittance processes
• Ensure proper documentation for tax positions and deductions
• Support state and local tax compliance requirements
• Maintain records for various regulatory reporting requirements

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and develop accounting staff, providing guidance and professional development
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback
• Ensure proper training on accounting procedures and systems
• Foster a collaborative and professional accounting team environment
• Support succession planning and cross-training initiatives

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Master's degree in Accounting or MBA preferred
• Connecticut CPA certification required

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 5+ years in supervisory or management roles
• Experience with full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation
• Public accounting and/or auditing experience preferred

Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, QuickBooks Enterprise, etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling
• Experience with financial reporting and consolidation software
• Knowledge of tax compliance and reporting requirements
• Familiarity with internal controls and SOX compliance (if applicable)

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.