Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide financial leadership for a Long-term Contract opportunity based in Sacramento, California. This role will guide accounting operations, planning activities, and financial oversight while partnering closely with executive stakeholders to support sound decision-making. The position is ideal for a hands-on leader who can strengthen reporting accuracy, improve controls, and deliver clear insight into organizational performance.

Responsibilities:
• Direct accounting and finance operations across budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial reporting activities.
• Advise senior leadership and the board with financial analysis that supports strategic planning and operational decisions.
• Review the organization’s financial health, identify exposure areas, and recommend practical improvements to efficiency and performance.
• Oversee monthly and annual close cycles to ensure complete, accurate, and timely financial statements.
• Manage treasury functions, banking partnerships, liquidity planning, and working capital oversight.
• Enhance internal controls, accounting workflows, and financial policies to support compliance and reliability.
• Coordinate audit, tax, and lender relationships while ensuring adherence to regulatory obligations and debt-related requirements.
• Lead budgeting, financial modeling, and long-range planning efforts to support growth and profitability goals.
• Partner with department leaders to monitor results, control costs, and develop actionable recommendations based on financial and operational data.
• Provide leadership to the finance team, clarify role expectations, support talent development, and contribute to special projects such as process improvements, audits, and transition planning when needed.• Demonstrated experience leading accounting and finance functions in a Controller or comparable senior finance role.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and preparation of financial statements.
• Proven ability to support audits, maintain compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, and strengthen internal controls.
• Experience building financial models, evaluating performance trends, and presenting recommendations to executive leadership or boards.
• Knowledge of treasury management, banking relationships, liquidity planning, and working capital analysis.
• Ability to lead teams effectively, define responsibilities clearly, and drive process improvements across finance operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business guidance.