Controller
Location: Remote (U.S.-Based) Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Compensation
Salary: $115,000-$130,000/year
Overview
CRI Advantage is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and select corporate operational support functions. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening internal controls, and supporting executive decision-making. The Controller partners closely with leadership while providing hands-on oversight of accounting activities, financial reporting, budgeting, and operational processes. This role helps ensure financial results accurately reflect business performance and project activity across the organization.
Responsibilities
General Functions
Partner with the CEO and executive leadership to support operational decision-making and corporate priorities
Lead and manage the Corporate Operations team, including Accounting and Contracts Management
Develop and improve operational processes, financial controls, and procedures
Monitor KPIs and key data sources to support business performance and visibility
Ensure activities remain within approved budgets, timelines, and compliance requirements
Identify operational, financial, and compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies
Manage Corporate Operations budgeting and cost control efforts
Provide operational support to company divisions, employees, and customers
Participate in executive meetings to report on financial performance and operational status
Accounting Functions
Lead monthly financial close activities, including close meetings, artifacts, and procedures in Unanet
Manage budgeting and forecasting processes
- Ensure project-related costs, labor, and revenue activity are accurately reflected in financial reporting
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain financial accuracy
Oversee accounts receivable processing for Solutions and Services divisions
Oversee accounts payable processing and approve payment requests
Maintain approval authority for ACH and check payments and enforce approval controls
Oversee cash forecasting and liquidity planning
Review timesheet discrepancies impacting payroll, invoices, and project accounting
Review payroll labor costs to ensure alignment between payroll hours, salary expense, and system data
Review and audit commission calculation spreadsheets
Ensure financial data accuracy, quality, and timeliness for reporting
Contract Management Functions
Oversee the Contract Management function and staff
Ensure contract processes meet quality, responsiveness, and risk identification standards
Balance Contract Management staffing with divisional requirements
Legal and Administrative Functions
Interface with external legal advisors, clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
Support insurance management activities including annual policy reviews and premium evaluations
Partner with HR to support benefits renewals and plan updates
Oversee software, hardware, and service agreements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
Experience in a Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior accounting leadership role
Experience managing and leading teams
Strong understanding of accounting processes, financial reporting, and internal controls
Experience working with financial systems or ERPs (Unanet preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Work Environment
Why This Role
Direct partnership with executive leadership
Broad ownership across accounting and corporate operations
Opportunity to lead and improve financial and operational processes
Competitive compensation aligned to market
Benefits
Medical (PPO/HDHP), Dental, Vision
STD, LTD, Life & AD&D
FSA and HSA options
PTO, Holidays, Sick Leave (where applicable)
401(k) with employer match
EAP and Discount Programs
About CRI Advantage
CRI Advantage has delivered innovative IT and business solutions for more than 30 years, serving both private and public sector clients with technical excellence and a strong commitment to customer success.
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