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Job Title: US Finance Controller
Location: Shelton, CT 100% Onsite
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Industry: Healthcare Technology
Experience: 5+ Years
Education: Bachelor s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Certification: CPA Required

We are seeking an experienced CPA to join our client s team as Controller, serving as the financial backbone for our US operations. This is a high-impact leadership role designed for a finance professional who has deep command of US GAAP and can drive financial integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance across the organization.

The Controller will own the end-to-end US accounting function, lead audits, manage financial reporting, and partner closely with our SVP Finance and executive leadership to ensure robust, accurate, and timely financial reporting. This role is pivotal to the company s continued growth and requires a technically strong, operationally hands-on leader.

Financial Reporting & Controllership

• Own and manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for US entities
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in full compliance with US GAAP
• Manage intercompany eliminations, reconciliations, and related documentation
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements to executive leadership
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls aligned with US regulatory standards

Audit Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and coordinate all audit activities
• Lead audit readiness, manage PBC (Prepared by Client) lists, and coordinate audit schedules
• Ensure smooth completion of annual external audits with minimal findings
• Oversee internal audit coordination and implement corrective action plans

US Accounting Operations

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and general ledger
• Manage vendor payments, expense reports, and procurement-to-pay workflows
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of bank reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments
• Drive process standardization and automation across accounting functions

Compliance & Tax

• Ensure full compliance with federal and state tax regulations, filings, and deadlines
• Coordinate with external tax advisors for federal and state income tax compliance
• Manage sales tax, payroll tax, and other applicable US statutory obligations
• Stay current on regulatory changes impacting US GAAP accounting and reporting

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Manage and mentor the accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture
• Serve as a trusted financial partner to the SVP Finance and business leaders
• Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Administer and optimize NetSuite; familiarity with QuickBooks a plus

Mandatory

• CPA certification
• At least 5 years in a Controller or Senior Finance Manager role
• Deep, hands-on expertise with US GAAP, financial reporting and close processes
• Demonstrated experience managing accounting and compliance for US entities
• Prior experience as a Controller or equivalent role

Strongly Preferred

• Experience at a Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm
• Exposure to US public company reporting or SEC filing experience
• Working knowledge of transfer pricing principles and intercompany accounting
• Proficiency with NetSuite (primary system); experience with QuickBooks Online, SAP, or Oracle Financials a plus
• Experience in a high-growth, technology, or healthcare company environment
• Working knowledge of India Accounting Standards a +

• Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy under deadlines
• Strong communication skills written and verbal for executive-level interaction
• High degree of ownership and accountability; able to operate independently with minimal supervision
• Process improvement mindset with experience driving automation and efficiency in accounting operations
• Collaborative team leader who can work cross-functionally with business stakeholders

• Foundational leadership role own and shape the US finance function
• Direct visibility with executive leadership work alongside the SVP Finance and C-suite
• High-impact scope both strategic and operational
• Growth path as the organization scales
• Dynamic, mission-driven environment in the healthcare technology sector