Controller, Finance & Banking, Corporate Finance

Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller (CPA) to lead core accounting operations for a private equity-backed organization in Nashville, Tennessee. This role is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in a multi-location environment and can bring structure, accuracy, and insight to reporting and close activities. The position offers strong long-term growth potential, meaningful visibility with leadership, and the opportunity to contribute to future acquisition and integration efforts.

Responsibilities:

- Direct day-to-day accounting operations and ensure timely, accurate completion of month-end close within established deadlines.

- Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting analysis to provide leadership with clear visibility into business performance.

- Oversee accounting processes across multiple locations, maintaining consistency in controls, reporting standards, and operational execution.

- Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow oversight, and broader financial planning initiatives.

- Support private equity reporting requirements by delivering reliable financial data and analysis aligned with stakeholder expectations.

- Contribute to mergers, acquisitions, and post-deal integration activities, including process alignment, reporting setup, and implementation support.

- Leverage tools such as Sage Intacct, Power BI, and  to strengthen reporting capabilities, improve workflow efficiency, and enhance decision support.

- Help guide the evolution of the finance function by providing hands-on leadership and supporting succession planning within the accounting team.

Requirements

- 9+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility within a controllership or similar role.

- Demonstrated success managing month-end close, financial reporting, and general accounting operations in a complex business environment.

- Experience working in a private equity-backed company is strongly preferred.

- Background supporting organizations with multiple locations and decentralized operations.

- Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions, including integration or implementation involvement after a transaction.

- Proficiency with Sage Intacct and Power BI; experience with  is advantageous.

- Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively to leadership.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

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