Controller

We are targeting a Corporate Controller with strong experience in a private equity-backed environment, particularly someone who understands the pace and complexity of companies growing through acquisition. Professional services industry experience is highly preferred.

Core Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage multi-entity financial statement consolidations
• Ensure accurate GAAP-compliant financial reporting
• Oversee intercompany accounting, including due to / due from balances
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close processes across operating entities

Corporate Accounting Oversight

• Supervise the accounting function for the corporate entity and multiple operating subsidiaries
• Provide oversight and leadership to Controllers or Accounting Managers at operating entities
• Ensure consistency in accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Maintain strong documentation and accounting controls across entities

Private Equity & Acquisition Support

• Support post-acquisition integration of newly acquired companies
• Standardize accounting processes across acquired entities
• Assist leadership with acquisition accounting and purchase accounting considerations

Financial Operations & Analysis

• Maintain oversight of general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting processes
• Utilize advanced Excel tools (pivot tables, macros, financial modeling) for reporting and analysis
• Assist leadership with financial insights and operational reporting
• Support the preparation of management reporting packages

Audit, Compliance & Governance

• Coordinate external audit processes
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable financial regulations
• Maintain a strong internal control environment
• Assist with financial reporting requirements related to lenders or private equity sponsors

Job Qualifications:

• Private equity-backed company experience
• Strong exposure to post-acquisition integration
• Financial statement consolidation experience across multiple entities
• Active CPA license
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks
• Advanced Excel capability, including pivot tables, and ideally macros and/or financial modeling
• Experience managing due to / due from accounting
• Background serving as a Corporate Controller overseeing multiple operating entities
• Experience leading Controllers or Accounting Managers at subsidiary companies
• Experience supporting companies that have completed multiple acquisitions
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving PE environment

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