Corporate Controller - 3611055

Summary:

Taltran Global has been exclusively retained by a private equity-backed, multi-unit consumer services organization seeking a Corporate Controller to join its leadership team. The company operates a large nationwide footprint and has established itself as a recognized brand within its industry through a combination of operational excellence, customer-focused service, and ongoing investment in innovation. Over the past several years, the organization has undergone a significant transformation, implementing new technologies, strengthening its financial infrastructure, and positioning the business for its next phase of growth. With a strong executive leadership team, healthy capital structure, and a long-term value creation strategy in place, the company is well-positioned for continued expansion.

The Controller will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will play a critical role in leading and further developing the accounting organization. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all core accounting functions while continuing to enhance processes, systems, controls, and team capabilities across the finance organization. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strong technical accounting expertise, proven leadership experience, and a track record of driving operational improvements within complex, multi-entity environments. The role offers significant visibility to executive leadership, broad organizational impact, and the opportunity to help prepare the business for a future liquidity event.

Key Responsibilities:

The Controller will oversee the accounting function and provide leadership across all core financial activities, including but not limited to:

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting
• Establish, maintain, and enforce companywide accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management activities
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting organization, fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement
• Evaluate organizational structure and talent needs across the accounting function, including hiring, development, succession planning, and organizational redesign where appropriate
• Drive process improvement initiatives focused on automation, efficiency, scalability, and enhanced financial visibility
• Partner closely with FP&A and executive leadership to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, analysis, and business insights
• Prepare and review financial statements, variance analyses, KPI reporting, and executive management reporting packages
• Collaborate with operational leadership to better connect financial performance with key business drivers across a large multi-unit operating environment
• Continue the modernization of accounting systems, workflows, and reporting processes to support future growth objectives
• Manage relationships with external auditors and lead the annual audit process to ensure timely and successful completion
• Support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, refinancing activities, and future transaction readiness efforts, including quality of earnings preparation, due diligence support, and financial integration planning
• Partner with the CFO on ad hoc accounting, finance, and operational initiatives to ensure appropriate financial controls and accounting treatment are established

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required
• CPA licensure is required
• 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including prior experience serving in a senior accounting leadership or Controller capacity
• Public accounting experience from a reputable firm (ideally Big 4) is required
• Strong background in technical accounting, financial reporting, and GAAP compliance
• Prior experience leading, developing, and mentoring accounting teams in complex organizations
• Multi-unit operating experience is required
• Demonstrated success implementing process improvements, automation initiatives, and organizational enhancements within accounting functions
• Experience partnering with executive leadership and providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making
• Exposure to private equity-backed environments and transaction-related activities, including quality of earnings processes, due diligence, or liquidity events, is highly preferred
• Strong systems aptitude and experience improving accounting infrastructure, reporting processes, and financial controls
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, evolving business environment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across finance, operations, and executive leadership