Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Controller

A driven financial leader with experience in high-growth, acquisition-focused environments. Oversee and scale financial operations, reporting, and compliance to support strategic growth and financial clarity. Immediate need to support ongoing expansion and integration initiatives. Hybrid role based in a major U.S. metro area. This role ensures scalable financial systems, rigorous reporting, and data-driven insights as the company grows. Entrepreneurial, fast-paced, collaborative team with a focus on ownership and accountability.

Competitive and commensurate with experience, with equity opportunities.

The Controller will be a key member of the finance leadership team, driving excellence in accounting operations, reporting, and compliance while supporting strategic planning, M&A activity, and organizational growth. The ideal candidate will bring operational discipline, systems experience, and a roll-up-your-sleeves approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and refine core accounting processes, internal controls, and close procedures to support a rapidly growing, acquisitive company.
• Lead the preparation of timely, accurate financial statements and ensure compliance with all regulatory, tax, and audit requirements.
• Support financial diligence, post-close integration, and standardization of accounting practices across acquired entities.
• Collaborate with the FP&A team on budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling; provide accurate historical data and insights.
• Assist in managing capital structures and banking relationships, including debt covenants and reporting.
• Support the administration and accounting of employee ownership and equity programs.
• Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives, offering data-backed recommendations and ensuring financial visibility across departments.
• Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting tools to increase efficiency, visibility, and scalability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required, MBA a plus.
• 8+ years of accounting/finance experience, including leadership in a growing or PE-backed business.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, audit, tax, and financial reporting.
• Experience with M&A and integrating acquired businesses.
• Hands-on systems experience; familiarity with ERP implementations is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead and scale accounting teams and processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.