$180K - 220K a year
Lead North American accounting operations, manage month-end close, oversee team development, integrate acquisitions, and drive process improvements.
Bachelor’s degree, CPA strongly preferred, 8+ years progressive accounting with leadership, public and corporate accounting experience, manufacturing/product industry background, advanced Excel, and hybrid work onsite 3 days/week.
US Controller (Public + Product-Based Accounting Exp. Req.) – Hybrid Location: Stamford, CT (walking distance from Stamford Station) Salary: $180,000 – $220,000 + 20%–25% Annual Bonus + Benefits Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401K w/ 4% Match, PTO Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (3 days in office: Tuesday–Thursday) Core Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm Start Date: ASAP Sponsorship: Not available Relocation Assistance: Available Travel: Up to 6–8 days/month for the first 4 months; <10% thereafter US Controller (Public + Product-Based Accounting Exp. Req.) – Hybrid Description Our client, a private equity-backed global manufacturer, is seeking a US Controller to lead North American accounting operations from their Stamford, CT office. Reporting to the VP Finance and Global Controller, this hands-on role oversees divisional accounting, ensures compliance, drives standardization, and leads process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and offer a strong combination of public accounting and product-based industry experience, proven leadership capabilities, and a low-ego, solution-oriented approach. This position is open to both current Controllers and rising stars (e.g., ambitious Accounting Managers) looking to take the next step in their careers. This is a compelling opportunity to join a profitable, growth-focused company with strong margins and an experienced leadership team. US Controller (Public + Product-Based Accounting Exp. Req.) – Hybrid Responsibilities • Lead and manage North American accounting operations and compliance • Oversee and improve the monthly/quarterly close in partnership with the Accounting Manager • Build and maintain a centralized close calendar with task ownership • Promote standardized reconciliation templates across business units • Manage and develop a team of Assistant Controllers, Accountants, and an Accounting Manager • Integrate acquisitions into financial reporting processes • Drive simplification and harmonization across accounting systems and workflows • Oversee U.S. cash disbursements and external audit preparation • Identify and implement scalable process and system improvements • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP US Controller (Public + Product-Based Accounting Exp. Req.) – Hybrid Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree required; CPA strongly preferred • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership, is required • Mix of public accounting & corporate accounting experience is required • Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or other product-based industries is required • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required • Ability to work on-site 3 days per week (typically Tue-Thu) is required
This job posting was last updated on 9/5/2025