Controller

Role Expectations

Ace Resources is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Controller

to lead and elevate our client's accounting operations. This individual will take ownership of the accounting department, implement robust, audit-ready controls, and establish clear treasury management controls, procedures and processes to support a growing organization. The ideal candidate will have

10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience

, and a strong grasp of financial reporting, modeling, forecasting, and banking relationship management. This role requires someone capable of driving both operational efficiency and financial insight.

Key Objectives

- Lead and develop the accounting team, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely financial operations.

- Design and implement scalable, audit-ready internal controls and accounting procedures.

- Deliver consistent and insightful financial reporting and forecasting to support strategic decision-making.

- Maintain and manage banking relationships and ensure compliance with credit facility covenants.

- Partner cross-functionally with Operations and Sales teams to align financial processes with business goals and growth strategies.

Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight

- Lead and mentor the accounting team, ensuring effective day-to-day operations.

- Establish and enforce internal policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP.

- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

- Manage annual audit per bank covenants

- Collaborate with executive leadership on budgeting, strategic planning, and business analysis.

Controls, Processes & Compliance

- Build and document internal accounting controls that are audit-ready and scalable.

- Prepare for and support external audits and financial reviews.

- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal financial and tax regulations.

Financial Reporting & Forecasting

- Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports on a regular basis.

- Maintain/develop financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.

- Provide analytical support to executive leadership, identifying trends and key performance indicators.

Banking & Treasury Management

- Manage day-to-day cashflow to ensure minimal exposure to lines of credit and interest charges

- Collaborate with executive leadership on capital expenditures and lending opportunities associated with growth capital needs

- Manage day-to-day banking operations and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions.

- Monitor and maintain compliance with loan covenants and reporting requirements.

- Support financing initiatives, including renewals or negotiations of credit facilities.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).

- 10+ years of relevant accounting and finance experience.

- Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial systems.

- Proficient in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

- Experience in leading teams.

- Experience working with financial institutions and managing debt covenants.

- Experience on executive leadership teams of private company preferred.