What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Controller position at Co-Source Solutions?
About the Company
Our Nassau County, New York client is seeking a proactive and experienced Controller to report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and lead accounting operations across corporate and subsidiary entities within a fast-paced, private equity– backed organization. This Environmental Services-based company is focused on driving operational excellence, scalable growth, and value creation.
About the Role
This role will oversee financial reporting, the month-end close process, audit preparation, acquisition integration, and the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical accounting expertise and a builder’s mindset, capable of enhancing infrastructure to support a dynamic and evolving business.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a timely month-end close process, ensuring full compliance with GAAP and internal and external reporting standards.
- Oversee the financial integration of newly acquired entities, including opening balance sheet preparation, system onboarding, and internal control implementation.
- Support an active M&A environment, with 5–8 acquisitions annually, contributing to a growth strategy aimed at doubling the size of the business over the next several years.
- Manage multi-entity consolidations and system data integrations to ensure accuracy, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.
- Incorporate historical financials into pro forma models to support board reporting, lender communications, and tax compliance requirements.
- Drive automation and process improvements across ERP, accounts payable, and payroll systems to enhance efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team, fostering strong cross-functional collaboration with Operations, IT, and M&A teams.
- Develop and maintain standardized accounting policies for revenue recognition, accruals, and intercompany transactions, supported by a comprehensive Accounting Playbook.
- Partner with the CFO to evaluate, select, and implement a new ERP system to improve financial visibility, scalability, and reporting capabilities.
- Provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for payroll and accounts payable across multiple business units.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
- 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in public accounting and 2 years in leadership roles.
- Proven success managing close cycles, post-acquisition integrations, and financial system implementations or upgrades.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition and consolidation accounting.
- Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with BI or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
Required Skills
- A hands-on, solutions-oriented leader committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Highly organized and detail-driven, with a strong grasp of financial systems and emerging technologies.
- An effective communicator and cross-functional collaborator who fosters alignment across departments.
- Passionate about developing teams and scaling financial infrastructure to support rapid organizational growth.
- Experience in a private equity–backed, acquisitive environment