Financial Controller

Overview

Director/Sr Director or VP of Finance & Accounting role described by Selby Jennings. Compensation information is provided below; location options include the Washington DC-Baltimore Area and surrounding regions (Annapolis, MD; Columbia, MD; Hanover, MD; Baltimore, MD).

Compensation

Base pay range: $130,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop accounting and finance team: hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Lead month-end, quarter end, and annual accounting close processes (GAAP Adherence).
• Prepare consolidated financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Support budgeting and monthly forecasting.
• Build models, templates, and analyze trends.
• Provide timely variance analysis and actionable insights to multiple business units.
• Own cost accounting processes: standard costing, COGS reporting, margin analysis, product costing, pricing analysis.
• Oversee inventory accounting: valuation, reconciliations, and physical cycle counts.
• Conduct variance and margin reviews to support pricing decisions.
• Oversee control framework (AP/AR/T&E management, account reconciliations, policy documentation).
• Coordinate external audits, liaise with auditors, and resolve control gaps.
• Oversee federal, state, international tax compliance with external advisors.
• Manage cash forecasting, bank reconciliations, covenant compliance, cash controls, and banking relationships.
• Drive ERP and automation projects to streamline close cycles (target: 3-5 days monthly close).
• Implement dashboards and KPI reporting for ongoing performance monitoring, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, audit support, and leadership/board presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4/Public accounting and CPG/manufacturing exposure.
• Solid experience with ERP systems (NetSuite).
• Technical GAAP knowledge, ASC 606 revenue recognition, inventory, and cost standards.
• Proven hands-on leadership in full-cycle close, internal audits, and SOX compliance, with strong cost accounting skills.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

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