VP, Corporate Controller

VP, Corporate Controller

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing all accounting operations across a Private Equity backed, geographically dispersed, multi-entity organization.

The VP, Corporate Controller will serve as a key member of the finance leadership team, partnering closely with the CFO and Operations to drive consistency, improve financial visibility, and support strategic decision-making. This individual will own all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and acquisition integration while building the infrastructure required for a high-growth, PE-backed environment.

Office Environment: Remote with preference for candidates to reside in the greater Dallas area

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Leadership & Financial Reporting

• Lead end-to-end financial accounting operations across the company and its affiliated entities.

• Act as the subject matter expert on GAAP and accounting policies, and establish standardized practices across all entities.

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and audit-ready financial statements.

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including consolidations and intercompany transactions.

• Prepare and enhance financial reporting packages for internal leadership, lenders, and external stakeholders.

Operations Partnership & Working Capital

• Partner with Operations to align billing, collections, and expense management processes with corporate standards.

• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions to improve cash flow and working capital efficiency.

• Provide actionable insights on financial performance, cost trends, and operational improvement opportunities.

Systems & Scalability

• Evaluate, implement, and optimize accounting systems to support centralized operations and scalable growth.

• Drive ERP alignment and ensure data consistency across legacy and newly acquired entities.

• Enhance reporting through automation, dashboards, and KPI tracking.

M&A Integration

• Lead accounting integration for acquisitions, including onboarding, system alignment, and process standardization.

• Support financial due diligence efforts in partnership with executive leadership.

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Establish and maintain robust internal controls across all entities and locations.

• Oversee audit and tax processes, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other third-party partners.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and lead a high-performing, centralized accounting team.

• Assess organizational structure across corporate and field locations, and scale the team as needed.

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• CPA designation strongly preferred.

• Extensive progressive accounting experience, including leadership in multi-entity and multi-location environments.

• Proven track record in leading accounting transformations, centralization efforts, or process standardization initiatives.

• Experience in private equity-backed environments is highly preferred.

• Hands-on experience with M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.

• Systems-oriented mindset with experience implementing or optimizing ERP platforms.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems.

• Demonstrated ability to lead distributed teams and collaborate across functions.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights to both executive leadership and non-finance stakeholders.