Controller

CS Finance is representing a Private equity backed Commercial/Residential services platform that is seeking a hands-on Controller due to continued growth and operational expansion.

This leader will own the day-to-day accounting function while driving financial transformation, process improvement, and infrastructure build-out in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.

The company is seeking a leader who wants to take full ownership of the accounting function and operate as a true business partner to the CFO. This role is crucial to helping drive performance and value creation across the platform.

The position is designed to evolve as the platform continues to scale. It is a highly visible opportunity with direct exposure to executive leadership and private equity stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across multiple locations and legal entities
• Ensure timely and accurate GAAP financial statements and management reporting packages
• Maintain and enhance the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policies
• Oversee AR, AP, and working capital management, including inventory and cash flow forecasting
• Create, Maintain, and prepare weekly KPI reporting to be shared with CEO/CFO and the leadership team
• Support treasury, banking relationships, and debt covenant reporting

M&A Integration

• Support financial due diligence efforts, including quality of earnings, working capital analysis, and integration planning
• Lead post-close integration of acquired businesses, including accounting policies, systems, and reporting alignment
• Standardize chart of accounts, financial reporting, and KPIs across newly acquired entities
• Partner with operations and leadership to identify and execute synergies, cost savings, and process improvements
• Ensure timely onboarding of acquired entities into close and reporting cycles
• Assist in building scalable playbooks for future acquisitions in a roll-up environment

Controls, Audit & Compliance

• Design and implement internal controls appropriate for a PE-backed environment
• Lead annual audit, tax coordination, and lender reporting
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and sponsor reporting requirements

Process Improvement & Financial Transformation

• Drive process improvements and financial transformation initiatives across accounting and reporting
• Improve close cadence, reporting accuracy, and system utilization
• Support or lead ERP enhancements/implementations
• Build scalable processes to support continued growth, acquisitions, and integration

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
• Prior public accounting experience preferred
• Previous experience as a Controller/ VP of Finance
• Hands-on ownership of the month-end close process
• Experience supporting multi-site operations
• Proven track record of process improvement / financial transformation
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-accountability PE environment

Preferred

• Experience with ERP implementations or upgrades
• Construction, or similar project based industry experience;
• Previous experience working for a PE backed or sponsor-owned company
• Strong partnership with operations and plant leadership teams

Please apply and email an updated resume to nroof@bcssearch.com for immediate consideration.