Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

We are seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to lead the accounting and finance function for a growing, acquisition-driven organization. This individual will oversee day-to-day accounting, consolidated financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and cash flow management, while playing a key role throughout the M&A lifecycle and integrating newly acquired businesses.

The ideal candidate has experience in a private equity-backed, roll-up, or other high-growth environment and has successfully worked through acquisitions and post-close integrations.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and prepare consolidated financial statements across multiple entities in accordance with GAAP.
• Play a key role in the M&A process, partnering with leadership on financial due diligence, quality of earnings considerations, net working capital, tax liabilities, asset valuations, and opening balance sheets.
• Lead post-acquisition financial integrations, including consolidating acquired entities, aligning accounting policies and processes, migrating ERP/accounting systems, and establishing reporting and internal controls.
• Work closely with acquired company finance and bookkeeping teams to evaluate existing processes, identify gaps, and standardize accounting procedures across the platform.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis, including variance, trend, and cost analysis.
• Develop and report weekly KPIs, providing actionable financial insights to operational and senior leadership.
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and coordinate annual audits and other financial reporting requirements.
• Oversee tax filings, regulatory reporting, financial disclosures, and overall financial compliance.
• Manage and optimize ERP and accounting systems to improve reporting, automation, accuracy, and scalability.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency across the finance function.
• Manage relationships with banks and lenders, including financial reporting and loan covenant compliance.
• Oversee payroll and other core accounting operations.
• Lead additional M&A, systems integration, and strategic finance projects as the organization continues to grow.

• 5+ years of progressive, hands-on accounting and finance experience.
• Prior M&A and post-acquisition integration experience strongly preferred
  , including experience integrating accounting processes, financial reporting, systems, and controls.
• Experience managing consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Background within a private equity-backed, roll-up, business consolidation, or highly acquisitive environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion (PoC), project-based, field services, or similar accounting environments is highly preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong Excel and Quick Books skills; experience with Sage, Net Suite, or other ERP systems is a plus.
• Comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial environment and willing to roll up their sleeves to establish and improve processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to partner effectively with senior leadership, operational teams, acquired company finance teams, auditors, lenders, and other external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel periodically to acquired businesses and other companies within the platform.
• Competitive base salary and bonus
• Equity opportunity