Job Description

Head of Finance / Controller

Location: Chester, NY

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Office

 Salary: $150,000

A payroll company is seeking an experienced, driven, and detail-oriented Head of Finance / Controller to oversee and execute all aspects of financial operations. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines strategic oversight with direct responsibility for day-to-day accounting and finance functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directly run daily financial operations and reporting while ensuring compliance with all regulations
• Personally handle or closely manage federal, state, and local payroll and tax processing
• Execute multi state payroll, tax filings, banking activities, and ACH transaction
• Own the setup, learning, and management of payroll and time and attendance software systems
• Build and maintain budgets, forecasts, and KPI reporting
• Actively manage cash flow, credit lines, and financial risk exposure
• Negotiate vendor contracts and directly manage vendor relationships
• Actively manage bank relationships and daily cash movement

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in a hands-on controller or senior finance role
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance and multi state payroll
• Proven experience in cash management, forecasting, and financial planning
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or SAP
• Experience with business intelligence and automation tools
• Willingness to learn and run payroll and time and attendance systems
• Demonstrated ability to build processes and enforce internal controls
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with leadership