Financial Controller / Director of Finance

Job Title: Financial Controller / Director of Finance
Job Location: Brooklyn, NY
Job type: Full-time
Work setup: Onsite/Remote/Hybrid
Compensation range: $120k - $200k
Position Overview
The Financial Controller / Director of Finance will oversee all accounting, financial operations, reporting, internal controls, and administrative functions while building scalable systems and infrastructure.
This individual will be responsible for building, training, managing, and holding accountable an offshore accounting and administrative team, while simultaneously leading and improving our local finance, HR, and office teams.
In addition to accounting and financial leadership, this position will oversee HR administration, legal coordination, insurance management, licensing, compliance responsibilities.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, process-driven, analytical, operationally strong, and obsessed with accountability, systems, and execution.
Key Responsibilities
Finance & Accounting Leadership
Lead all accounting and financial operations of the company Oversee:
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Accounts Payable (AP)
Billing
Payroll coordination
Job costing
Cash flow management
Financial reporting
Budgeting & forecasting
Vendor management
Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closes
Develop financial dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting
Improve profitability analysis and departmental accountability
Monitor labor costs, overhead, margins, collections, and company financial performance
Create strong financial controls, systems, and SOPs
Improve cash flow and working capital management
Partner with ownership and leadership team on strategic financial planning and decision-making
Build & Manage Offshore Team
Recruit, build, train, and scale a high-performing offshore accounting and administrative team
Create organizational structure, accountability charts, workflows, and reporting systems
 
Develop offshore processes for:
AR follow-up
AP processing
Billing
Collections
Data entry
Reporting support
Administrative finance functions
HR administration
Licensing tracking
Insurance renewals
Administrative support
Train, mentor, and hold offshore staff accountable to KPIs, deadlines, and performance expectations
Implement scorecards, accountability systems, and performance management tools
Ensure seamless collaboration between offshore and local teams
 
Manage Local Finance & Administrative Team
Lead and hold accountable local accounting, HR, and administrative staff
Improve performance, communication, accountability, and efficiency
Build team structure, SOPs, workflows, and reporting systems
Ensure strong collaboration between finance, operations, dispatch, sales, and leadership teams
Develop measurable KPIs and performance expectations across departments
 
HR & Administrative Leadership
Oversee HR administrative functions including:
Recruiting coordination
Employee onboarding/offboarding
Benefits administration
Payroll coordination
Employee documentation
Policy implementation
Personnel accountability
Organizational structure
Help build HR systems, SOPs, and accountability processes
Work with leadership on employee performance, workforce planning, and organizational growth
Legal, Insurance & Licensing Oversight
 
Manage company insurance programs, including:
General Liability
Workers’ Compensation
Commercial Auto
Umbrella / Excess Coverage
Claims coordination
Insurance audits and renewals
 
Coordinate with legal counsel regarding:
Contracts
Risk management
Employment matters
Compliance documentation
Collections support
Vendor and client agreements
Oversee company licenses, certifications, permits, and renewals
Ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory agencies
Track deadlines and maintain operational compliance requirements
 
Systems, Process Improvement & Leadership
Create and implement SOPs across finance and administration
Improve accuracy and reporting through automation and technology
Strengthen internal controls and operational processes
Build scalable infrastructure to support company growth
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions
Drive accountability, ownership, and high-performance culture throughout the organization
 
Qualifications
 
Required
7+ years of finance, accounting, or operational leadership experience
Prior experience as a Controller, Director of Finance, Finance Manager, or similar senior leadership role
Strong experience leading multi-person accounting and administrative teams
Proven ability to build and manage offshore/remote teams
 
Strong knowledge of:
Financial reporting
Cash flow management
AR/AP management
Job costing
Budgeting & forecasting
Financial controls
HR administration
Insurance management
Licensing & compliance
Strong operational mindset and leadership ability
Excellent organizational, accountability, and problem-solving skills
Ability to build systems and improve processes in a fast-growing environment
 
Preferred
Experience in service-based businesses, trades, field service, HVAC, fire protection, mechanical contracting, electrical, or construction industries
Experience with QuickBooks, ServiceTrade, ServiceTitan, NetSuite, Sage, or ERP/accounting systems
Experience scaling finance departments in high-growth companies
EOS / Traction experience is a plus
 
Who You Are
Highly accountable and execution-focused
Strong operator who builds systems and structure
Comfortable managing and holding teams accountable
Analytical with strong attention to detail
Process-oriented and systems-minded
Strong communicator and leader
Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Comfortable managing both local and offshore teams simultaneously
Obsessed with organization, efficiency, and performance
 
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Base Salary ($120,000–$200,000+ depending on experience)
Performance Bonuses
Long-Term Growth Opportunity
Paid Time Off
Benefits Package
Opportunity to help build and scale a rapidly growing organization
GCG® is one of world’s leading providers of business transformation solutions related to supply chain and technology solutions for order fulfillment and marketing execution. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. We are an EEOC Employer.