Corporate Controller

Our client is a national hypergrowth electrical infrastructure construction and services company. They are entrepreneurial and are growing at an incredible pace due to M&A activity. The executive team, board of directors, and supporting investors have a proven track record for building ultra successful national industrial, construction, and construction services companies. The leaders of the company are based in Texas and Massachusetts, but the company will have major offices in many states from the West Coast to the East Coast and everywhere in between.

They seek a Corporate Controller to join their management team to help them effectively manage, administer, and optimize the growth of the company’s operations and financial results. Significant construction accounting experience with POC accounting expertise is required. Prior Big 4 accounting experience is a strong preference. Because of the many locations of the company’s offices, this position can reside in many major cities in America.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Controller will oversee all aspects of daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and tax compliance while ensuring scalable and efficient accounting processes. The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on leader with deep expertise in M&A accounting, ERP implementations, and private equity and private capital backed environments.

• Oversee all operational accounting functions, including payroll, billing, accounts receivable (A/R), and accounts payable (A/P) to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Manage the monthly accounting close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead financial reporting, ensuring adherence to requirements from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and enhance financial reporting efficiency.
• Coordinate and oversee the annual external audit, ensuring proper preparation and execution.

• Oversee M&A accounting integrations, ensuring seamless consolidation and accurate financial reporting for acquired entities.
• Lead ERP system implementations and optimizations to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Continuously improve financial processes, internal controls, and accounting policies to adhere to changes in regulations and to support business scalability.

• Work with tax advisors to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Maintain strong internal controls to support financial integrity and mitigate risks.

• Work closely with and provide financial insights to cross‑functional business leaders, supporting strategic decision‑making.
• Hire, develop, and retain top accounting talent, fostering a high‑performance culture that aligns with the company’s growth trajectory.
• Ensure the accounting team builds competencies that support both current and future business needs.

• CPA certification required.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Strong background in private equity and/or private capital backed companies and M&A accounting.
• Significant construction industry experience and POC accounting knowledge are required.
• Prior accounting leadership experience with a national M&A roll‑up is a huge plus.
• Expertise in ERP systems, financial system integrations, and process automation.
• Experience managing operational accounting functions such as payroll, billing, A/R, and A/P.
• Hands‑on leader with a strategic mindset, capable of operating in a fast‑paced, growth‑driven environment.