Controller

Job Title: ControllerLocation: Can be remote or hybrid (Great Neck, NY) Reports To: Chief Executive OfficerCompany: Lieberman, Inc.Type: Full-timePosition Overview:Founded in 1981, Lieberman is an industry-leading primary market research and analytics firm serving pharmaceutical and consumer brands. In 2025, Lieberman partnered with Lead Capital Partners to accelerate its next phase of growth. Lieberman is seeking its first-ever Controller, a finance leader with both FP&A capabilities and strong accounting expertise. This individual will serve as the company's finance leader, reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with Lead Capital Partners. The Controller will own the monthly close process, ensure production of timely and accurate financial statements, maintain proper internal controls, oversee the annual audit. Additionally, the role will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, providing insights that drive strategic decisions and business growth. This is a high-impact role well-suited for someone who enjoys balancing detail-oriented accounting with bigger picture strategic thinking.Key Responsibilities:Financial Reporting & AccountingOwn monthly and annual close processes, delivering timely and accurate GAAP financial statementsOversee accounting operations (AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets) in partnership with the company's bookkeeperMaintain audit-ready financial recordsBuild foundational financial processes and implement best practices to position the business for scalable growthFP&A & Strategic PartnershipPartner directly with CEO to provide financial analysis, insights and recommendations that guide business strategyBuild and manage the annual operating budget and forecast modelsDevelop KPI tracking to drive performance managementConduct ad hoc and deep-dive financial analyses to isolate key performance drivers, evaluate business trends and assess the impact of operational or market changesDevelop dashboards and management reports to improve visibility into operations and profitabilityInvestor & Board EngagementSynthesize analyses into clear insights and actionable recommendations, presenting directly to the CEO and Lead Capital Partners to inform strategic and investment decisionsLead monthly financial review discussions with the CEO and Lead Capital PartnersSupport board meeting preparation and deliver clear, actionable financial presentations to Board of DirectorsAudit, Tax & ComplianceServe as primary point of contact with auditors as part of annual audit processCoordinate with external tax advisors to ensure compliance with all tax and regulatory requirementsLead financial covenant reporting and compliance with lenders and other stakeholdersQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA preferred8+ years of finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or Controller rolePrior experience in a PE-backed, high-growth or entrepreneurial environment preferredProven ability to manage the monthly close and deliver accurate GAAP financialsHands-on experience with audits, budgeting, forecasting and financial modelingStrong understanding of US GAAP and internal controlsExcellent communication and presentation skills; ability to engage directly with executives and investorsA balance of detail orientation and strategic thinking, with the ability to "roll up sleeves" in a lean team environment*Join a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence! Apply now and start your journey:

Created: 2026-04-02