Controller

Controller | Austin, TX | Salary Range: $150,000-175,000 Bonus

Sage Search Partners is seeking a Controller for a growing multi-entity services organization in Austin, TX (hybrid). This role will own the end-to-end accounting function, with a focus on tightening close cadence, strengthening consolidation and intercompany processes, and serving as the technical GAAP leader for the business.

The ideal candidate is a proven Controller (or equivalent senior accounting leader) with 10 years of progressive accounting experience, a public accounting foundation (Big 4 or similar audit preferred), and CPA strongly preferred. Experience with multi-entity consolidations, intercompany accounting, and ERP ownership is highly valued.

Position Scope

• Own and accelerate the month-end close across multiple U.S. entities, improving speed, accuracy, and consistency of reporting
• Lead consolidation and intercompany processes, including eliminations and standardization of close schedules and reconciliation discipline
• Serve as the day-to-day accounting execution partner to the CFO, delivering executive reporting packages and insights
• Act as the technical accounting lead for U.S. GAAP matters, ensuring appropriate treatment of complex transactions and policies
• Take ownership of the ERP and adjacent finance applications, identifying process improvements, automation opportunities, and control enhancements
• Lead external-facing compliance workstreams including annual audit, tax coordination, and 401(k) audit management
• Establish strong cash visibility and banking routines, including daily cash positioning and forecasting cadence
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and operating procedures to support continued scale
• Provide hands-on leadership to a lean accounting team, developing talent and ensuring day-to-day execution across AP, GL, and related workflows

Requirements

• 10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including senior-level leadership responsibilities
• Prior experience as a Controller or in a comparable leadership role owning close and financial reporting
• CPA strongly preferred; bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required (advanced degree a plus)
• Public accounting audit background (Big 4 strongly preferred; comparable public audit experience acceptable)
• Demonstrated success in a high-growth environment with high visibility reporting expectations
• Multi-entity consolidation experience, including intercompany accounting and eliminations
• Strong ERP experience; ability to own optimization and process improvements within the ERP environment
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and comfort serving as the internal technical accounting point person
• Ability to thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment with urgency, accountability, and clear communication

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.