What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Corporate Controller position at hireneXus?
VP, Corporate Controller
The Vice President, Corporate Controller is a hands-on senior leader responsible for overseeing the accounting operations of the Company and its affiliated entities. As a key member of the Finance leadership team, this role serves as the process owner for all transactional and general ledger accounting and is responsible for the preparation of interim and annual financial statements, along with supporting schedules, to inform management and stakeholders.
The VP, Corporate Controller establishes and maintains the Company’s accounting policies, financial controls, and reporting framework in accordance with GAAP. This role leads the accounting function and provides oversight across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, internal controls, and budgetary controls, while partnering closely with the CFO on strategic and operational finance initiatives.
Candidates will have the opportunity to work remote with travel one week out of the month to Nashville.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Leadership & Oversight
- Serve as the process owner for all financial accounting activities across the Company and its affiliates.
- Act as the Company’s subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP, accounting standards, and related regulatory requirements.
- Develop, document, maintain, and enforce accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP.
- Maintain the Company’s system of accounts, including consolidation and intercompany accounting methodologies.
- Lead the accounting organization, overseeing general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions to support working capital optimization.
- Ensure complete and accurate books and records for all Company transactions and assets.
- Independently manage and close the books on a timely basis and defend accounting judgments to external auditors.
Financial Reporting & Controls
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Develop, enhance, and maintain internal and external financial reporting processes, including reporting for lenders, insurance providers, and other third parties.
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard financial data, ensure confidentiality, and support reliable financial reporting.
- Determine depreciation policies for capitalized assets and advise management on accounting and operational implications of tax or regulatory changes.
Tax, Audit & Compliance
- Support the preparation and coordination of federal, state, and local tax filings, including income, payroll, and sales and use taxes.
- Maintain statutory books for all legal entities.
- Partner with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure timely audits, clean audit opinions, and compliance with all applicable tax and regulatory requirements.
- Support tax planning initiatives and ongoing compliance efforts.
M&A & Integration
- Provide accounting leadership for acquisition activities, including due diligence support and post-acquisition integration.
- Ensure timely integration of acquired entities into accounting systems, policies, and reporting processes.
People Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate the Accounting team.
- Identify development and training needs to maintain a high-performing, scalable organization.
- Participate in hiring, performance management, and workforce planning decisions for the Accounting function.
- Effectively manage teams across multiple locations, including virtual environments.
Additional Responsibilities
- Strengthen internal communication and collaboration across the Finance organization and broader Company.
- Foster a positive, high-integrity, and accountable team culture.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Significant progressive accounting leadership experience; experience in M&A due diligence and integration strongly preferred.
- Experience working in a private equity-backed organization is a plus.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial reporting systems; experience selecting, implementing, and managing accounting software and vendor relationships.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial information to senior management, boards, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to translate complex accounting concepts into clear, actionable guidance for both finance and non-finance leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead distributed teams across multiple locations using modern communication tools.