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Controller
Job Description
Controller
Windsor, CT **Fully on-site**
$115-150k, depending on experience
In partnership with a unique and growing local business, we are recruiting for an experienced Controller with excellent leadership and management skills lead our client’s accounting team.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of 510 accounting staff members and provide hands on training, leadership, and mentorship
- Oversee and approve all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, closings, and reconciliations
- Manage high volume daily banking/treasury activities
- Approve daily wires and ensure allocation to proper accounts
- Review, approve, and present financial statements and information to leadership team
- Approve asset/liability accounts
- Implement processes improvement initiatives as needed
- Assist with compensation planning and analysis
- Work alongside CPA firm on a weekly basis
- Support CPA with yearly tax returns
- Process 1099s
- Approve credit and assess customer risk
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business is required
- CPA is preferred
- 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least three years being at the Manager or Controller level
- Must have advanced leadership and team management skills
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Jake Anderson
Staffing Manager, Professional Services
Jake Anderson, the eldest of four siblings, hails from the charming town of Glastonbury, Connecticut, where he grew up in a bustling household of six, accompanied by two lively Boston Terriers. His journey through life has been marked by a combination of academic excellence, work ethic, and a deep passion for sports.
In 2021, Jake proudly earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business-Human Resources, with a minor in Psychology, from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. His dedication to academics was complemented by his commitment to hard work, as he spent summers during high school and college laboring at a local golf course, honing his skills and building valuable life experiences.
Jake's career took off in September 2021 when he embarked on a professional journey within the office support group. Here, he specializes in filling both temporary and permanent roles across a diverse range of fields, including administration, clerical work, human resources, accounting, and manufacturing. His innate ability to connect with people and find the perfect fit for each position has made him an invaluable asset in the world of staffing and recruitment.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Jake's heart beats for the Boston Red Sox, a testament to his unwavering loyalty to his team. He's not just a fan; he's a true "die-hard" Red Sox enthusiast who follows their every game and passionately supports them through thick and thin.
Jake's love for adventure and cultural exploration led him to study abroad in the enchanting city of Florence, Italy, for a semester. This experience broadened his horizons, allowing him to immerse himself in a rich tapestry of art, history, and cuisine.
Jake Anderson's story is one of dedication, academic achievement, and a deep-rooted passion for life's diverse experiences. As he continues to carve his path in the world of business and human resources, there's no doubt that his journey will be marked by success and unwavering enthusiasm for the pursuits that ignite his soul.