Controller – Finance & Accounting Leader

About the role

The client, a fast‑growing private‑equity backed company, is seeking a Controller to partner with executive leadership. This senior finance professional will shape accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and support rapid expansion through acquisitions and organic growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and continuous‑process initiatives.
• Oversee the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles and prepare financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Support project‑based accounting, including cost tracking, revenue recognition, and profitability analysis.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Direct Accounts Receivable collections and approve Accounts Payable payments.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to inform operational and financial decisions.
• Coordinate annual audits and act as primary liaison with external auditors.
• Assist with tax compliance and collaborate with external tax advisors.
• Identify and implement system, process, and reporting enhancements to scale the business.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP implementations and purchase accounting.
• Background in public accounting or a private‑equity‑backed environment is preferred.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, business acumen, and problem‑solving mindset.

Required skills

• U.S. GAAP
• ERP implementation
• Purchase accounting