Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Our client is a leading, private equity backed world-class specialty materials company that develops synthetic rubbers and chemical solutions for use across transportation, medical, industrial and consumer sectors. As the company scales operations, they are strengthening the finance and accounting function to support M&A, accurate reporting, compliance, cash flow management, and operational excellence across our multi-site environment.

The Controller will oversee all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance for the business. This leader will ensure timely, accurate, and transparent reporting for management, auditors, and private equity sponsors while also building scalable processes to support rapid growth. In addition, the Controller will play a critical role in supporting mergers and acquisitions — from financial due diligence to post-close integration of accounting policies, systems, and reporting.

The role will be central to upgrading systems, leading audits, driving process improvements, and partnering with the CFO, operations, and PE stakeholders to deliver insights and value creation.

• Financial Reporting & Compliance:
  Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close process; ensure timely and accurate reporting. Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with GAAP. Manage audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Accounting Operations:
  Lead AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and general ledger. Establish and maintain strong internal controls and policies. Ensure tax compliance and regulatory filings.
• Systems & Process Improvement:
  Upgrade and optimize accounting systems (ERP) and reporting tools. Drive automation and standardization across sites. Implement best practices for cash management, working capital, and controls.
• Leadership &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team. Partner with CFO, FP&A, and business leaders. Act as finance liaison with private equity sponsors and board.
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A):
  Support financial due diligence, quality of earnings, and integration activities for acquisitions. Assess target company accounting policies, systems, and controls. Lead integration of financial reporting and accounting processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across the enterprise. Partner with deal teams and operations to identify risks, synergies, and post-acquisition opportunities for efficiency and scalability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required, MBA a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 in a Controller or Assistant Controller role.
• Strong technical GAAP knowledge and audit background.
• Experience in multi-site manufacturing or industrial businesses with inventory and fixed assets.
• ERP systems experience (SAP, or similar).
• Proven success building accounting teams and scalable processes in high-growth environments.

This is an opportunity to shape the finance foundation of a high-growth, PE-backed business. The Controller will ensure compliance, accuracy, and scalability while directly contributing to value creation and investor confidence. In order to attract an outstanding candidate to this critical position, our client is prepared to provide an attractive base salary and a variable performance driven incentive compensation plan, including participation in attractive equity plan backed by a very strong investment thesis, and both short-term and long-term components.