Assistant Controller Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Do You Want:

• More than an accounting role?
• To join a mission-driven, family-owned company known for strong values and long-term partnerships?
• To be part of the leadership team and have a voice?

Controller

Pay Range: $130,000 - $150,000, DOE + Benefits + Performance Bonus
Location: Windsor, CO
Position Type: Direct Hire

Why consider this Controller position?

• Variety in your day to keep you challenged and learning - you'll never get bored!
• Collaborative environment where your contributions make a direct impact.
• Opportunity to own processes and improve operations.
• Bonus eligibility is tied to team success and performance metrics.
• Work directly with ownership—your voice matters.
• Robust Benefits package to make you feel valued.

How you'll spend your time as a Controller:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop, maintain, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare financial analyses, profitability reporting, cash flow analysis, and management dashboards to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and assist management with forecasting and financial planning.
• Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory accounting.
• Review and approve bank reconciliations, journal entries, account reconciliations, and sales tax filings.
• Prepare bonus and commission calculations.
• Manage accounting processes within a multi-entity business environment.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Develop a strong understanding of company operations, including inventory management, warehousing, purchasing, customer service, payroll, and human resources.
• Partner with department managers to improve operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and cross-functional business processes.
• Serve as a hands-on leader who is willing to step into operational or administrative functions as business needs require.
• Assist with ERP, CRM, payroll, and other business software administration, optimization, reporting, and process improvements.
• Support technology initiatives and process automation to improve efficiency across the organization.
• Serve as financial contact for external auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, insurance providers, benefit brokers, and other professional service partners.
• Manage insurance audits, tax filings, regulatory reporting, and business license renewals.
• Prepare lender reporting packages, banking covenant calculations, compliance certificates, and other financial information required by lending institutions.
• Monitor compliance with debt agreements and proactively communicate potential issues or opportunities.
• Internal support of the company's insurance programs, employee benefit plans, and retirement 401(k) program in coordination with external providers.
• Prepare and file personal property tax returns and oversee sales tax compliance.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Build strong relationships across all departments while promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Provide financial insight and operational support to ownership to help guide strategic decisions and long-term growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, service, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Skills & experience we'd like you to have as a Controller:

• Grit! Show initiative and persistence.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in a Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar financial leadership role within a small to mid-sized company.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Experience working in inventory-based, manufacturing, distribution, or operational business environments preferred.
• Experience with payroll processing, employee benefits, 401(k) administration, and human resources support functions.
• Understanding of banking relationships, lender reporting, debt covenant compliance, and cash management.
• Experience managing audits, tax compliance, insurance renewals, and regulatory reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP, CRM, payroll, and accounting software; Sage and ADP experience are preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, implement systems, and drive operational efficiencies through technology.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships with ownership, employees, customers, vendors, auditors, banks, and professional advisors.
• Hands-on leadership style with the flexibility to manage both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational responsibilities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Sound interesting?

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