Senior Corporate Controller: Consolidations & GAAP Expert

• Lead the assessment and implementation of U.S. GAAP accounting treatment for complex and non-routine transactions.

• Maintain and continuously update corporate accounting policies and procedures.

• Partner with auditors on technical memos and accounting position papers.

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close consolidation process across all entities.

• Ensure accurate eliminations, intercompany reconciliations, and ownership allocations.

• Lead preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules.

• Support external reporting requirements, lender reporting, and private equity/investor deliverables.

• Maintain integrity of the general ledger across multiple business units/entities.

• Establish and enforce standardized close processes, controls, and timelines.

• Review key account reconciliations and balance sheet substantiations.

• Identify and resolve complex accounting discrepancies.

• Lead accounting process standardization and automation initiatives, particularly within ERP systems.

• Drive post-acquisition integration of accounting processes and chart of accounts.

• Improve reporting efficiency, data integrity, and scalability.

• Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors for corporate accounting areas.

• Ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal controls.

• Support internal control framework development and enforcement.

• Manage and develop corporate accounting team members.

• Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Provide training on technical accounting topics and close best practices.

• Partner with the Corporate Controller on strategic initiatives and decision support.

• Provide leadership coverage in the Controller’s absence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• 8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience; prior supervisory experience a plus.
• Public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in multi-entity or PE-backed environment preferred.
• Proven experience with consolidations and technical accounting.

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Hard Skills

• U.S. GAAP
• consolidated financial statements
• account reconciliations
• accounting discrepancies
• ERP systems
• financial close processes
• accounting policies
• technical accounting
• financial reporting
• audit compliance

Soft Skills

• leadership
• team management
• communication
• accountability
• continuous improvement
• collaboration
• problem-solving
• training
• strategic thinking
• process standardization

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA
• CMA