Controller

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.

Controller overseeing financial controls and day-to-day accounting operations for Ensign-Bickford Industries. Leading talent development and continuous improvement in accounting systems and processes.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeSimsbury • Colorado, Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in core accounting functions, financial controls, and compliance with US GAAP, while effectively leading and developing accounting teams to drive process improvements and operational excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting7+ Years Of Progressive Accounting ExperienceCPA And/or CMAStrong Knowledge Of US GAAPExperience Supporting ERP Implementations

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Hard Skills

Accounting OperationsMonth-End CloseJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsFinancial ReportingProcess ImprovementFinancial ControlsRevenue RecognitionExcel ProficiencyAccounting Systems Capability

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention To DetailSelf-Starter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMA

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentProject-Based EnvironmentAccounting Due DiligenceAcquisition IntegrationInternal Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the core accounting function and ensure strong financial controls and close discipline
Develop talent and help build a scalable accounting organization
Lead day-to-day accounting operations while driving continuous improvement in processes, systems, and team capability
Own the monthly close process to ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial results
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet reviews, and close deliverables
Provide clear accounting guidance on complex or judgmental items including revenue recognition, reserves, accruals, and capitalization
Maintain and strengthen accounting controls, policies, procedures, and standard work across the function
Identify control gaps and process risks, and implement countermeasures to improve compliance, accuracy, and efficiency
Support potential acquisitions through accounting due diligence and quality of earnings inputs
Build scalable acquisition integration playbooks and standard work so acquired businesses can be integrated into the accounting cadence without compromising control and quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
7+ years of progressive accounting and/or finance experience
Prior experience leading accounting operations and month-end close in a manufacturing or project-based environment is strongly preferred
CPA and/or CMA preferred
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and core accounting processes
Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and improving the performance of others
Proven ability to drive process improvement and strengthen operating discipline
Experience supporting ERP implementations, upgrades, or finance systems improvements preferred
Strong Excel and accounting systems capability
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and follow-through skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization
High attention to detail, accuracy, and ownership
Self-starter who can work independently, make sound decisions, and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off