Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to provide leadership across all accounting operations for a growing, multi-entity organization. This is a highly visible role responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and driving operational excellence across the accounting function.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with executive leadership to support strategic growth initiatives, system improvements, and process optimization.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Oversee all core accounting functions, including:
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Inventory Accounting
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations while resolving variances and discrepancies.
• Maintain strong internal controls and safeguard the integrity of financial data.
• Manage ASC 842 lease accounting, including related reporting and disclosures.
• Develop and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Provide leadership and guidance to accounting teams across multiple functional areas.
• Mentor, coach, and develop staff while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive operational excellence and support organizational growth initiatives.

• Lead annual external audits and serve as the primary liaison with auditors.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and other applicable accounting standards.
• Support technical accounting matters and complex transactions.

• Support acquisition activity, including purchase accounting, due diligence, and integration efforts.
• Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives and growth-focused projects.
• Assist with scaling accounting processes for a growing organization.

• Lead ERP and financial system implementations, upgrades, and conversions.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and system optimization efforts.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve reporting, workflows, and operational performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 5+ years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience managing full-cycle accounting operations and consolidated financial statements.
• Experience overseeing month-end close, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and internal controls.
• Experience leading external audits and working directly with independent auditors.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development capabilities.

• MBA.
• Experience with in multi-entity and multi-location organizations.
• Private equity-backed company experience.
• Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting.
• ERP implementation and system conversion experience.
• Experience with Service Titan and/or Sage Intacct.

• Hands-on, operational accounting leader.
• Strong ownership mentality and commitment to accountability.
• Proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional financial accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable navigating a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Collaborative partner who can influence across departments and leadership levels.
• Process-improvement mindset with the ability to drive change and scalability.