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30d ago

Financial Controller

Lime Rock Park Lakeville, CT

Lakeville, CT

30d ago Closed

$150k - $170k/yr Full time Manager Accounting Budget Management

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 10, 2026).

Job Description

Lime Rock Park is seeking a Financial Controller to lead day-to-day accounting and financial operations while providing strategic financial guidance to executive leadership. This is a hands-on role based in Lakeville, CT (onsite), partnering closely with operations, sales, and other departments to strengthen internal controls, improve performance, and support confident decision-making.

What you’ll get

Salary: USD 150,000 - 170,000 per year
401(k) with matching
Paid time off
Health insurance, dental, vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance

Responsibilities

Lead accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close.
Manage and mentor a small accounting team while staying actively involved in daily accounting activities.
Support AP and AR workflows, ensuring invoices, deposits, payments, and vendor transactions are processed accurately and timely.
Produce monthly financial statements, executive reporting, cash flow analyses, annual budgets, forecasts, and profitability reporting.
Monitor and analyze revenue from ticket sales, sponsorships, concessions, merchandise, hospitality, venue rentals, catering, parking, and special events.
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Food & Beverage, Facilities, and Executive Leadership to manage budgets, control expenses, and improve financial performance.
Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and approval workflows.
Manage cash flow, deposits, vendor payments, settlements, and working capital activities.
Coordinate financial reporting and reconciliation for event settlements, promoter agreements, sponsorship contracts, and third-party vendors.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, licensing requirements, audits, insurance reporting, and other regulatory obligations.
Oversee insurance administration, including policy renewals, certificates of insurance, claims support, premium tracking, and reporting.
Lead annual budgeting and contribute to capital planning, labor forecasting, and financial modeling.
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and financial partners.
Identify financial risks and operational inefficiencies, recommending improvements to profitability and performance.
Partner with Human Resources and Payroll to support accurate, timely onboarding and payroll processing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Finance role.
Thorough knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, tax compliance, and audit preparation.
Experience overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, revenue recognition, cash management, and general ledger accounting.
Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems, POS platforms, ticketing systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.

Preferred qualifications

CPA, CMA, or MBA.
Experience in hospitality, entertainment, sports, event venues, food & beverage, or similar operational environments.
Experience with technology vendors and third-party service providers.

Key skills and strengths

Strong business acumen with the ability to partner effectively with operational leaders.
Experience with event settlements, deferred revenue, sponsorship accounting, and high-volume transactional environments.
Ability to translate financial information into actionable business recommendations.
Exceptional integrity, professionalism, and discretion with confidential financial information.
Passion for continuous improvement, automation, and process optimization, including evaluating financial technology and improving operational systems.

Technologies: GAAP, ERP systems, POS platforms, ticketing systems, Microsoft Excel

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