Corporate Controller of $100-$200 Million Enterprise Value PE backed Company

Corporate Accounting Controller of $100-$200 Million Enterprise Value PE backed Company

Confidential Executive Search | Central Florida (On-site is ideal but Hybrid is a possibility for the right candidate)

About the Opportunity

Eagle Brand Executive Search is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a growing, private equity-backed, multi-location organization operating in a highly regulated industry.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Controller will be a key member of the Finance leadership team, responsible for leading the Company's accounting function while helping build a scalable finance organization capable of supporting continued growth.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an accomplished accounting executive who enjoys partnering with senior leadership, improving financial operations, developing teams, and driving meaningful organizational change.

The successful candidate will play an instrumental role in strengthening financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, finance systems, and accounting processes while helping shape the future of the Finance organization.

Position Summary

The Corporate Controller is responsible for the overall leadership of the Accounting function, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, effective internal controls, and efficient accounting operations.

In addition to traditional controllership responsibilities, this leader will drive finance transformation initiatives, optimize accounting systems and processes, and partner closely with executive leadership to support strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

·       Lead all accounting operations and maintain the integrity of the Company's accounting records in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

·       Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

·       Review financial statements and supporting schedules prior to CFO review.

·       Ensure timely, accurate, and meaningful financial reporting for executive leadership and other key stakeholders.

·       Partner with Finance leadership to ensure budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting are aligned.

·       Support executive leadership with financial analysis and strategic initiatives.

Compliance, Audit & Internal Controls

·       Maintain a strong internal control environment across the organization.

·       Lead annual financial audits and coordinate all external audit activities.

·       Oversee tax filings and regulatory reporting requirements.

·       Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures.

·       Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

·       Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance across a highly regulated operating environment.

Finance Transformation & Process Improvement

·       Lead initiatives to improve accounting processes, workflows, and operational efficiency.

·       Partner with Finance leadership on ERP optimization, automation initiatives, and finance systems enhancements.

·       Develop scalable accounting processes to support continued organizational growth.

·       Establish key performance indicators and reporting metrics for the Accounting function.

·       Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, transparency, and decision support.

Leadership

·       Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Accounting team.

·       Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

·       Build strong partnerships across Finance, Operations, HR, IT, Legal, and executive leadership.

·       Support acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic finance initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

Required

·       Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's degree preferred)

·       7 years of progressive accounting experience

·       3 years leading an accounting organization as a Controller or comparable leadership role

·       Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP

·       Experience managing annual audits and working with external auditors

·       Demonstrated success strengthening accounting processes and internal controls

·       Experience developing and leading accounting teams

·       Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Preferred

·       CPA designation

·       Experience within a private equity-backed organization

·       Experience in a multi-location organization

·       Experience operating in a highly regulated industry

·       ERP implementation, optimization, or finance transformation experience

·       Experience supporting organizational growth, acquisitions, or business integrations

The Ideal Candidate

We're seeking a leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with a passion for building better organizations.

The successful candidate is equally comfortable reviewing complex accounting matters, mentoring a team, improving business processes, partnering with executive leadership, and driving strategic initiatives that strengthen the Finance organization.

This individual thrives in a dynamic environment, embraces continuous improvement, and enjoys helping organizations scale while maintaining strong financial discipline.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

·       Executive leadership position reporting directly to the CFO

·       High visibility across the organization

·       Opportunity to lead finance transformation initiatives

·       Significant influence over accounting operations, systems, and process improvement

·       Growing private equity-backed organization

·       Collaborative leadership team

·       Competitive compensation including annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunity

Location: Central Florida (Hybrid)

Compensation: Competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus, and long-term incentive opportunity.