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Job details Summary Spherion $80,000 - $120,000 per year Permanent 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Industry finance & economics (Business and Financial Operations Occupations) Reference number S_176823 Job details The Controller will report directly to the CEO and serve as a key member of the leadership team. This role is responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, management of the accounting team, cash forecasting, budgeting, banking relationships, internal controls, compliance, and financial KPI development. The right candidate will be bot ... h strategic and hands-on - someone who can lead monthly close and reporting with precision, while also partnering with management to improve profitability, working capital, and operational decision-making across customers, sites, shifts, and service lines. This role oversees the Payroll Admin, AP/AR Clerk, and HR/Admin Staff, and will play a major role in improving systems, processes, accountability, and financial visibility across the organization. #IND123
Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership & Reporting Lead all accounting and finance functions with a high standard of accuracy, timeliness, and accountability Deliver weekly and monthly financial reporting Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the month-end and year-end close processes Develop and maintain reporting that gives leadership clear, actionable financial insight Provide financial guidance and decision support to the CEO and leadership team Job Costing, Profitability & Operational Partnership Oversee and improve job costing by customer, site, shift, and service line Analyze contract profitability and identify margin leakage, underperforming work, or financially weak accounts Partner with operations leadership to translate financial results into practical action Help leadership understand key drivers such as labor costs, subcontract labor, chemicals and supplies, workers??? compensation, insurance, and other direct cost trends Support management in identifying unprofitable customers, shifts, contracts, or service lines and recommend corrective action Cash Flow & Working Capital Management Manage the company???s cash forecast model Drive visibility into cash inflows, outflows, and short-term / long-term cash needs Oversee working capital performance, including receivables, payables, payroll timing, and cash prioritization Strengthen billing discipline, collections management, and financial controls that protect liquidity Support ownership and leadership with forward-looking cash planning and financial risk awareness Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Strategy Lead the annual budget process and ongoing forecasting activities Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making Monitor and explain performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods Identify financial risks, opportunities, and margin improvement areas Drive financial KPI development and operationally relevant performance reporting Working hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00
PM Skills:
CPA preferred Spanish speaking Team Leadership & Accountability Lead, coach, and develop direct reports across payroll, AP/AR, and administrative support Create accountability and performance discipline within the finance and administrative functions Train staff, improve habits, and strengthen execution reliability Establish clear workflows, deadlines, ownership, and standards of performance Build a finance function that is respected for both professionalism and follow-through Compliance, Risk & Governance Manage all aspects of compliance, financial controls, and financial risk oversight Ensure proper handling of payroll-related financial oversight, tax-related reporting support, insurance and workers' compensation reporting, and other required financial compliance matters Lead audit, tax-preparation, and external financial support Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. 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). Show less Show more The Controller will report directly to the CEO and serve as a key member of the leadership team. This role is responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, management of the accounting team, cash forecasting, budgeting, banking relationships, internal controls, compliance, and financial KPI development. The right candidate will be both strategic and hands-on - someone who can lead monthly close and reporting with precision, while also partnering with management to improve profitability, working capital, and operational decision-making across customers, sites, shifts, and service lines. This role oversees the Payroll Admin, AP/AR Clerk, and HR/Admin Staff, and will play a major role in improving systems, processes, accountability, and financial visibility across the organization. #IND123
Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership & Reporting Lead all accounting and finance functions with a high standard of accuracy, timeliness, and accountability Deliver weekly and monthly financial reporting Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the month-end and year-end close processes ... Develop and maintain reporting that gives leadership clear, actionable financial insight Provide financial guidance and decision support to the CEO and leadership team Job Costing, Profitability & Operational Partnership Oversee and improve job costing by customer, site, shift, and service line Analyze contract profitability and identify margin leakage, underperforming work, or financially weak accounts Partner with operations leadership to translate financial results into practical action Help leadership understand key drivers such as labor costs, subcontract labor, chemicals and supplies, workers??? compensation, insurance, and other direct cost trends Support management in identifying unprofitable customers, shifts, contracts, or service lines and recommend corrective action Cash Flow & Working Capital Management Manage the company???s cash forecast model Drive visibility into cash inflows, outflows, and short-term / long-term cash needs Oversee working capital performance, including receivables, payables, payroll timing, and cash prioritization Strengthen billing discipline, collections management, and financial controls that protect liquidity Support ownership and leadership with forward-looking cash planning and financial risk awareness Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Strategy Lead the annual budget process and ongoing forecasting activities Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making Monitor and explain performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods Identify financial risks, opportunities, and margin improvement areas Drive financial KPI development and operationally relevant performance reporting Working hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00
PM Skills:
CPA preferred Spanish speaking Team Leadership & Accountability Lead, coach, and develop direct reports across payroll, AP/AR, and administrative support Create accountability and performance discipline within the finance and administrative functions Train staff, improve habits, and strengthen execution reliability Establish clear workflows, deadlines, ownership, and standards of performance Build a finance function that is respected for both professionalism and follow-through Compliance, Risk & Governance Manage all aspects of compliance, financial controls, and financial risk oversight Ensure proper handling of payroll-related financial oversight, tax-related reporting support, insurance and workers' compensation reporting, and other required financial compliance matters Lead audit, tax-preparation, and external financial support Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. 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). Show less Show more key responsibilities Financial Leadership & ReportingLead all accounting and finance functions with a high standard of accuracy, timeliness, and accountabilityDeliver weekly and monthly financial reportingPrepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reportsEnsure the accuracy and completeness of the month-end and year-end close processesDevelop and maintain reporting that gives leadership clear, actionable financial insightProvide financial guidance and decision support to the CEO and leadership teamJob Costing, Profitability & Operational PartnershipOversee and improve job costing by customer, site, shift, and service lineAnalyze contract profitability and identify margin leakage, underperforming work, or financially weak accountsPartner with operations leadership to translate financial results into practical actionHelp leadership understand key drivers such as labor costs, subcontract labor, chemicals and supplies, workers??? compensation, insurance, and other direct cost trendsSupport management in identifying unprofitable customers, shifts, contracts, or service lines and recommend corrective actionCash Flow & Working Capital ManagementManage the company???s cash forecast modelDrive visibility into cash inflows, outflows, and short-term / long-term cash needsOversee working capital performance, including receivables, payables, payroll timing, and cash prioritizationStrengthen billing discipline, collections management, and financial controls that protect liquiditySupport ownership and leadership with forward-looking cash planning and financial risk awarenessBudgeting, Forecasting & Financial StrategyLead the annual budget process and ongoing forecasting activitiesDevelop financial models and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-makingMonitor and explain performance against budget, forecast, and prior periodsIdentify financial risks, opportunities, and margin improvement areasDrive financial KPI development and operationally relevant performance reporting experience 4-7 years skills CPA preferredSpanish speakingTeam Leadership & AccountabilityLead, coach, and develop direct reports across payroll, AP/AR, and administrative supportCreate accountability and performance discipline within the finance and administrative functionsTrain staff, improve habits, and strengthen execution reliabilityEstablish clear workflows, deadlines, ownership, and standards of performanceBuild a finance function that is respected for both professionalism and follow-throughCompliance, Risk & GovernanceManage all aspects of compliance, financial controls, and financial risk oversightEnsure proper handling of payroll-related financial oversight, tax-related reporting support, insurance and workers' compensation reporting, and other required financial compliance mattersLead audit, tax-preparation, and external financial support coordination as neededMaintain relationships with banking and financial partnersProtect the company through sound financial controls, documentation, and oversight qualifications Experience in cleaning, sanitation, industrial services, contract labor, or poultry processing environments strongly preferredExperience in high-labor, multi-site, service-based operations preferredExperience working with subcontract labor / 1099 workforce environments preferredBackground in systems improvement and process redesign preferredSystems, Controls & Process ImprovementImprove accounting systems, reporting tools, and financial processesOperate effectively in a QuickBooks Online / QuickBooks Desktop environment with advanced Excel-based analysisEstablish and strengthen internal controls, approval processes, and financial governanceImprove process discipline around coding, reconciliations, documentation, close, and reporting consistencySupport the business in upgrading systems and processes over time education Bachelors share this job. send via e-mail print it
