Controller

**We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead and oversee the company’s accounting and financial operations. This role requires a hands\-on finance leader who can manage the full accounting cycle while providing management with clear visibility into cash flow, profitability, margins, inventory, and overall financial performance.** The ideal candidate will have strong experience in distribution or wholesale, particularly with inventory accounting, COGS management, equipment sales, and margin analysis. Experience working with a U.S.\-based company and understanding U.S. GAAP is required. Because the company has recently undergone an acquisition, the Controller will also play an important role in post\-acquisition financial integration, including improving reporting processes, supporting system integration, and developing reliable financial reporting for the new ownership structure. Key Responsibilities Accounting \& Financial Operations \* Manage the company’s full\-cycle accounting operations, including: \* General Ledger \* Accounts Payable \* Accounts Receivable \* Payroll \* Bank and account reconciliations \* Month\-end and year\-end close \* Maintain accurate and timely financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP. \* Prepare and review financial statements, including: \* Balance Sheet \* Profit \& Loss Statement \* Cash Flow Statement \* Supporting schedules \* Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures. \* Coordinate with external CPAs, auditors, tax professionals, and other financial partners. \* Ensure accounting deadlines, reporting requirements, and compliance obligations are consistently met. Cash Flow \& Financial Management \* Own the company’s cash flow management and forecasting process. \* Develop short\-term and long\-term cash flow forecasts. \* Monitor incoming customer payments and outgoing vendor, payroll, tax, and operating obligations. \* Identify potential cash flow issues and proactively communicate them to leadership. \* Provide recommendations to improve working capital and cash availability. \* Analyze financial performance and provide management with actionable recommendations. Inventory, COGS \& Distribution Accounting \* Oversee accounting for inventory, including: \* Inventory costing \* Valuation \* Cycle counts \* Adjustments \* Shrinkage \* Monitor and analyze Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and gross margins. \* Review equipment sales margins and identify profitability trends. \* Analyze inventory purchases, vendor costs, freight, and other costs affecting product margins. \* Work with operations and sales teams to ensure inventory and project costs are accurately captured. \* Develop reporting that provides visibility into profitability by product, customer, project, or business segment. Post\-Acquisition Integration \* Support the financial integration of the company following the recent acquisition. \* Assist with the integration of ac