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Financial Controller

  • Shelton, CT
  • $220,000 — $225,000
  • Shelton, CT 06484, USA

Financial Controller

Location: Shelton, CT
Schedule: Hybrid – Monday, Thursday & Friday onsite; Tuesday & Wednesday remote
Compensation: $220,000–$225,000 base + up to 25% bonus

We are working with a well-established, mission-driven organization seeking a Financial Controller to join its senior leadership team. This is a highly visible role overseeing both accounting and finance functions while partnering closely with executive leadership.

The organization offers an excellent work/life balance, strong benefits, and a collaborative culture with a major focus on technology, analytics, and continued growth.

What You’ll Do as the Financial Controller

  • Oversee a finance organization of approximately 10 employees
  • Provide leadership across accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, treasury, investments, and broader financial operations.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, internal controls, tax, and financial reporting standards.
  • Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial performance, capital management, and strategic initiatives.
  • Provide oversight related to treasury, investments, cash management, and financial risk.
  • Lead and develop finance staff while continuing to improve processes, controls, and overall department effectiveness.
  • Partner closely with IT and other functional leaders on financial systems, data analytics, and technology initiatives.
  • Take a direct leadership role in technology implementations and finance transformation projects.

Requirements of the Financial Controller

  • Strong accounting and finance leadership experience within financial services; insurance experience is highly preferred but not required.
  • Well-rounded experience across both accounting and FP&A/finance, rather than a career focused exclusively on one area.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, treasury, investments, and financial operations.
  • Insurance candidates should ideally bring exposure to STAT accounting, reinsurance, capital management, premium tax, and regulatory requirements.
  • Proven leadership experience managing managers and larger accounting/finance teams.
  • Experience leading financial systems or technology implementations and working directly with IT is highly desirable.
  • CPA is a plus. Candidates coming from public accounting with financial services or insurance clients will also be considered.
  • Stable career history and the ability to work onsite in Shelton as required.

Why This Financial Controller Position?

  • $220K–$225K base salary plus up to 25% bonus potential.
  • Hybrid schedule
  • Significant 401(k) match
  • 20 days of PTO plus 13 paid holidays.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
  • Flexible start and end times.
  • Strong emphasis on professional development and internal career growth.
  • Collaborative leadership team and an organization investing heavily in technology and data analytics.

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