Controller If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
Location: Lakewood, COFull-Time | In-Office / Denver-Based
Compensation:
$120,000–$150,000 Base SalaryJC Porter is searching for a Controller for a growing organization in Denver. This is a hands-on accounting leadership role for someone who enjoys owning the accounting function, improving processes, and staying close to the details. This is not a role where a large team handles the work underneath you. The right person will be comfortable leading the accounting function while also rolling up their sleeves with month-end close, financial reporting, audits, compliance, analysis, and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
- Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAPMaintain general ledger accuracy, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules
- Lead financial reporting, internal reporting packages, and variance analysis
- Support annual audits, audit schedules, documentation requests, and external reporting needs
- Strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, compliance procedures, and reporting accuracy
- Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and FP&A-related analysis
- Monitor cash flow, expenses, margins, and key financial trends
- Support tax, insurance, compliance, banking, and other corporate finance needs
- Identify opportunities to improve systems, workflows, reporting, and financial visibility across the business
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldCPA or MBA in Accounting requiredStrong GAAP accounting background
- Experience owning month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting
- Audit support experience
- Compliance experience requiredStrong Excel and financial modeling skills
- Ability to prepare accurate financial statements and explain results to leadership
- Comfortable working in a hands-on role without relying on a large accounting team
- Must live within commuting distance of Lakewood
- Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager experience
Desired Qualifications:- FP&A, budgeting, xhqgsiq forecasting, or financial modeling exposureERP or accounting system implementation/improvement experience
- Experience in a growing, entrepreneurial, or fast-paced business environment
- Why This Role Could Be a Great Fit$120K–$150K salary range
- High-visibility role with direct leadership interaction
- Opportunity to own and improve the accounting function
- Strong mix of accounting, reporting, audits, compliance, FP&A, and financial modeling
- Ideal for someone who wants a hands-on Controller role where their work directly impacts the business
If you’re an accounting leader who enjoys GAAP accounting, close ownership, financial reporting, audits, and partnering with leadership, this could be a strong next step.
