Assistant Corporate Controller

The Assistant Controller is the technical, operational, and people leader for all financial accounting and transactional finance activities for a PE sponsored, acquisition growth-oriented business. As a crucial member of the executive office, the Assistant Controller has ownership of end-to-end accounting life cycles, consolidated financial reporting, compliance, and audit readiness ensuring accuracy, consistency, and scalability across an expanding portfolio of operating entities.

Additionally, the Assistant Controller serves as the primary accounting and reporting lead for pre-closing and post-acquisition related activities. This is a dynamic, high-impact role suited for an experienced professional who thrives in high-growth, transformational environments.

• Oversee accounting activities for operating companies, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and cash management
• Validate the completeness of reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting tie-outs to ensure financial integrity and GAAP compliance
• Deliver consolidated financial reporting. Collaborate with CFO and CEO in developing insightful management and Board reporting packages.
• Participate in financial due diligence, quality of earnings responses, and post-close onboarding work streams as needed
• Implement best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability—standardized reconciliations, automated workflows, documented close checklists, etc.
• Provide guidance and direction to site level accounting staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience; mix of public accounting and PE backed operating company experience preferred
• Fluency in GAAP
• Highly proficient in Excel
• Ability to travel to acquired businesses as needed
• This is a flexible, entrepreneurial environment but candidates must be able to work from the Kenwood executive office