Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

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This position sits within a highly acquisitive, private equity backed professional services organization. This newly created position is being added to the team to support rapid growth via organic and inorganic growth.

We're looking for a proactive Controller, reporting to the VP of Finance who will lead accounting operations across corporate and subsidiary entities in a dynamic, private equity-backed environment. This role is responsible for managing financial reporting, month-end close, audit preparation, acquisition integration, and driving process and systems improvements. We’re looking for a hands-on leader with a builder mindset and strong technical accounting expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a timely monthly close process (within 7 business days), ensuring full compliance with GAAP and all internal/external reporting requirements.
• Manage the financial integration of acquired entities, including mapping opening balance sheets, onboarding systems, and establishing internal controls.
• Oversee multi-entity consolidations and ERP system data integration (Sage Intacct), maintaining audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Incorporate historical financials into pro forma models to support board presentations, lender reporting, and tax compliance.
• Champion process automation and system optimization across ERP, accounts payable, and payroll platforms.
• Build and lead a high-performing accounting team while collaborating closely with operations, IT, and M&A stakeholders.
• Standardize accounting policies related to revenue recognition, accruals, and intercompany transactions; maintain and update the internal Accounting Playbook.
• Provide support for payroll and accounts payable processes across multiple business entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA or Master's degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 4 years in public accounting and at least 2 years in senior leadership roles.
• Experience working within multi-entity, service-based organizations.
• Demonstrated success in accelerating close timelines, leading post-acquisition integrations, and implementing financial systems.
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition and consolidation accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI or ETL tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) is a plus.

What We’re Looking For

• A hands-on leader with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and a commitment to excellence.
• Highly organized and detail-focused with a strong grasp of financial systems and emerging technologies.
• Effective communicator and collaborative team player across departments and functions.
• Passionate about developing team talent and building scalable financial infrastructure to support growth.

• Seniority level Executive

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries Investment Management

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