controller.

The successful candidate will be a technically excellent accountant who thinks like a business operator, bringing rigorous financial discipline, a strong control mindset, and a near-obsession with accuracy while remaining forward-thinking about how technology, particularly AI-powered tools, is reshaping modern finance operations. This individual must be comfortable working hands-on in Acumatica, presenting financial results clearly to the CFO and board, building trust across the organization, and proactively identifying and escalating issues before they become problems.

Responsibilities:
Financial Controls & Reporting

- Own and enforce a robust internal controls framework to safeguard company assets and ensure financial statement accuracy.
- Lead all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
- Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reports to inform strategic decision-making.
- Maintain a disciplined actual performance reporting cadence, identifying and explaining variances.
- Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.

ERP & Systems Ownership

- Serve as the internal subject matter expert and system owner for Acumatica and other finance systems.
- Champion best-practice use of the ERP across AP, AR, inventory, and project accounting.
- Lead or participate in ERP enhancements, module implementations, and system upgrades.
- Ensure the ERP serves as the single source of truth for financial data with rigorous data governance standards.

AI & Emerging Technology in Finance

- Monitor, evaluate, and implement AI-driven advancements in accounting (e.g., intelligent automation, anomaly detection, predictive analytics) to enhance controls and reduce manual effort.
- Partner with the CFO to build a technology roadmap for the finance function.
- Stay current with developments in Acumatica???s AI capabilities and emerging fintech integrations.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
- Collaborate with Sales Operations, Supply Chain, and Project Management teams to integrate financial processes.
- Provide accounting guidance on revenue recognition, contract reviews, cost capitalization, and other technical accounting matters.
- Support the CFO on special projects, including M&A due diligence, financing transactions, and strategic financial modeling

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
Bachelor???s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related discipline;
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in an Assistant Controller or Controller capacity.
Demonstrated experience owning a complete financial close and reporting cycle in a manufacturing, technology, or project-based business environment.
??? Hands-on proficiency with a cloud-based ERP system; direct experience administering or optimizing Acumatica including module configuration, custom reporting, and third-party integrations is strongly preferred and will be a significant differentiator.
??? Deep, working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls best practices, and financial statement preparation.
??? Proven ability to design and maintain tight financial controls in dynamic environment. ??? Strong analytical an

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).