Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Controller | Private Equity-Backed Technology Services Company Remote | Pacific or Mountain Time Zone | $150,000-$175,000 Base + 1

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Are you a hands-on Controller who thrives in a growing, private equity-backed business? This is an opportunity to take ownership of the accounting function, strengthen financial discipline, and build the processes and team that will support the company's next stage of growth.

Our client is an established, private equity-backed technology solutions provider with 15 years of success delivering enterprise IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, professional services, and managed services. Serving clients across healthcare, financial services, and high-tech, the company has built its reputation on long-term relationships, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

With a diversified business model spanning technology resale, project-based services, and recurring managed services, our client offers a Controller role with meaningful complexity, direct executive exposure, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead day-to-day accounting operations, own the integrity of the general ledger, and ensure leadership and investors have the accurate, timely financial information needed to make informed decisions.

This is more than a financial reporting role. It is an opportunity to build a stronger accounting function, improve processes, develop a team, and help a growing business scale with confidence.

What You'll Lead Accounting Operations & Financial Close

• Own and continuously improve the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process across all divisions.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, chart of accounts, and Quick Books Online as the system of record.
• Ensure accurate, timely reconciliations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Drive a disciplined close process that improves efficiency without compromising accuracy.

Revenue Recognition & Business Performance

• Apply U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606, across hardware and software resale, support and subscription renewals, professional services, and recurring managed services.
• Oversee revenue recognition, deferred revenue, unbilled work, work in progress, and principal-versus-agent assessments.
• Partner with Professional Services and Managed Services leaders to align project billing, utilization, time reporting, and monthly recurring revenue.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including vendor and distributor terms, customer invoicing, cash application, collections, and days sales outstanding.

Private Equity & Executive Reporting

• Deliver accurate, timely monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for executive leadership and private equity stakeholders.
• Support lender reporting, debt covenant calculations, and compliance requirements.
• Provide clear financial insights to business leaders and help translate accounting results into actionable information.

Controls, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Design, document, and maintain scalable accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, approval workflows, and audit trails.
• Maintain audit-ready financial records and serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors and tax advisors.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, workflows, and reporting as the business grows.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team, establishing clear expectations and accountability.
• Partner with the CEO, CFO, HR, and operational leaders on financial matters, budgeting and forecasting inputs, payroll accounting, and process improvement.
• Build a culture of ownership, accuracy, responsiveness, and service across the finance function.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; an active CPA license is preferred.
• At least 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years as a Controller or Assistant Controller.
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP, accrual accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Hands-on experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition in a business with multiple revenue streams.
• Experience accounting for professional services and recurring revenue models, including project billing, utilization tracking, and monthly recurring revenue.
• Familiarity with private equity reporting, lender requirements, and debt…