Corporate Controller

*THIS IS NOT AN INTERNAL CBIZ ADVISORY SERVICES ROLE*

THE POSITION

We are seeking a Corporate Controller for our Private Equity-backed professional services client. Reporting to the CFO, the Corporate Controller is a senior member of the Finance & Accounting team and will be plays a critical role in leading the accounting department and implementing robust internal controls. This role involves overseeing all accounting activities, financial reporting, and compliance. He/She will coordinate cross-functional activities and ensure alignment with the company’s financial goals and strategies. The Corporate Controller acts as a trusted advisor to the CFO, serving as a liaison between the CFO and other stakeholders both internally and externally.

This position can be based in Denver, CO or Atlanta, GA

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in compliance with GAAP. Oversee month-end and year-end close process. Prepare consolidated financial statements.
• Work with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit.
• Review of trial balance and balance sheets at month-end.
• Analyze expenses and monthly trends.
• Participate as a leader in the ERP Implementation including spearheading testing, developing process improvements, and acting as a subject matter expert in the area.
• Recommend benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance.
• Assist in the production the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management.
• Supervise accounting department including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions. Develop, implement, and maintain accounting processes and procedures to improve efficiency and financial accuracy.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Provide training and support to ensure the team is up to date on the best practices.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

YEAR ONE KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

The Corporate Controller will be responsible for and evaluated regarding their success in the following key areas:

• Building a strong understanding of the business and developing relationships across the organization’s key stakeholders, including the CFO, other members of the Executive Team, colleagues in other functional areas and private equity sponsor.
• Take full ownership of the Accounting function while providing direction and ultimate oversight of the annual audit process with the goal of delivering a clean audit opinion.
• Enhancement of the month-end close process and ensuring it is completed accurately with appropriate reconciliations, and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the CFO to build-out a best-in-class finance transformation process.
• Work closely with the CFO to enhance key operational metrics and to improve accurate and timely KPI reporting to members of management and Board of Directors.
• Participate as a leader in the ERP Implementation of Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Work closely with the CFO to integrate the company’s recently acquired company’s current ERPs into Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Demonstrates a true player-coach mentality who will lead by example, build-out an accounting team, be hands-on, and will mentor and train more junior members of the team.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be a hard-working, take-charge executive with excellent judgment, who thinks like an investor and is focused on successfully growing the business. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work with tight deadlines without compromising quality and must be able to effectively multi-task in a calm manner on time-sensitive, critical issues in a fast-paced environment. The successful Corporate Controller candidate will have a collaborative working style to establish strong working relationships with peers as well as management in-order-to fully optimize performance and drive the Company’s overall financial performance while treating employees with respect and professionalism.

She/he will supervise the month-end close process, accounts payable, and receivable, and all Balance Sheet account reconciliation in accordance with US GAAP. She/he will also have direct responsibility for the administration of the ERP system.

Previous experience in a private equity owned company is desired, along with a proven track record of driving process improvement in a company that is experiencing rapid growth. The Corporate Controller will be a strategic leader who will enhance existing processes and internal controls within the organization.

The successful candidate will possess the business acumen and executive presence to serve as a trusted advisor and partner to the CFO, and other members of the Senior Management team, as well as the Board and private equity sponsor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record as a successful accounting leader in Engineering, Design, Professional Services. Required experience includes:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration required.
• CPA with 10 years of experience including a combination of public accounting (required) and similar industry experience (i.e. Engineering, Design, Professional Services).
• Experience working in private equity backed companies is a plus, as well as experience working in a large organization with rigorous training grounds.
• Experience with consolidations, legal entity reporting, external audits, accounting memos, etc.
• Ability to establish and build relationships with geographically dispersed team members; travel up to 25%.
• Expert excel skills.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Advanced understanding of GAAP.
• Experience with integration of acquisition targets.