Controller
Lieberman, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Great Neck • New York • United States
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About the role
- Own monthly and annual close processes, delivering timely and accurate GAAP financial statements
- Oversee accounting operations (AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets) in partnership with the company’s bookkeeper
- Maintain audit-ready financial records
- Build foundational financial processes and implement best practices to position the business for scalable growth
- Partner directly with CEO to provide financial analysis, insights and recommendations that guide business strategy
- Build and manage the annual operating budget and forecast models
- Develop KPI tracking to drive performance management
- Conduct ad hoc and deep-dive financial analyses to isolate key performance drivers, evaluate business trends and assess the impact of operational or market changes
- Develop dashboards and management reports to improve visibility into operations and profitability
- Synthesize analyses into clear insights and actionable recommendations, presenting directly to the CEO and Lead Capital Partners to inform strategic and investment decisions
- Lead monthly financial review discussions with the CEO and Lead Capital Partners
- Support board meeting preparation and deliver clear, actionable financial presentations to Board of Directors
- Serve as primary point of contact with auditors as part of annual audit process
- Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure compliance with all tax and regulatory requirements
- Lead financial covenant reporting and compliance with lenders and other stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA preferred
- 8+ years of finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or Controller role
- Prior experience in a PE-backed, high-growth or entrepreneurial environment preferred
- Proven ability to manage the monthly close and deliver accurate GAAP financials
- Hands-on experience with audits, budgeting, forecasting and financial modeling
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to engage directly with executives and investors
- A balance of detail orientation and strategic thinking, with the ability to “roll up sleeves” in a lean team environment.
Benefits
- Join a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
GAAPfinancial statementsaccounting operationsbudgetingforecastingfinancial modelingKPI trackingfinancial analysisauditsreconciliations
Soft skills
communication skillspresentation skillsstrategic thinkingdetail orientationleadershipcollaborationanalytical skillsproblem-solvinginsight synthesisengagement with executives
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA