Confidential Company
A growing, privately held manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations. This confidential role oversees all aspects of general accounting, treasury, tax, AR/AP, and financial reporting, and plays a critical part in strengthening internal controls, driving process improvements, and supporting strategic decision‑making. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment and can provide both hands‑on expertise and executive‑level guidance.
Responsibilities
Lead the company’s global accounting operations, including general ledger, consolidations, project accounting, technical accounting, revenue recognition, and internal controls.
Establish and own formal financial reporting processes (U.S. GAAP), creating the framework for accurate and timely global financial statements.
Partner closely with executive leadership, FP&A, and operations teams to align accounting outcomes with strategic business initiatives.
Drive global financial process standardization and automation, building scalable systems and controls to support growth across all plants.
Manage the global close and consolidation process, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and adherence to audit standards.
Serve as the key leader for M&A integration efforts, overseeing accounting diligence, post‑acquisition consolidation, and financial system alignment.
Oversee the ERP and financial systems strategy—SAP experience required; candidates with multiple large‑scale ERP implementations are highly valued.
Collaborate with private equity sponsors, auditors, and the Audit Committee to ensure compliance, transparency, and continuous improvement in reporting and controls.
Lead and mentor teams across the U.S. and international locations, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.
Lead risk mitigation working with business leaders and insurance brokers.
Oversee treasury, cash management, debt management and compliance reporting.
Skills / Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
12+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience, with at least 5 years in a corporate environment.
Deep expertise in operational accounting, technical accounting, and financial reporting (U.S. GAAP).
Demonstrated success leading finance teams that include some level of international and managing multi‑entity consolidations.
Strong understanding of M&A transactions and integration within global organizations.
SAP proficiency required; experience driving ERP improvement or implementations and process transformations strongly preferred.
Industry experience within industrial services, engineering or manufacturing.
Prior experience in a PE‑backed portfolio company strongly desired.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Hands‑on, “roll‑up‑the‑sleeves” controller who can both build and lead—balancing strategic vision with executional excellence.
Brings a mindset of rigor, precision, and governance, combined with the agility needed for a fast‑paced environment.
Some global finance leadership with the ability to influence across cultures & functions.
Driven by continuous improvement and excited to design scalable systems and processes from the ground up.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing, Finance, General Business
Industries Manufacturing, Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
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Responsibilities
Lead the company’s global accounting operations, including general ledger, consolidations, project accounting, technical accounting, revenue recognition, and internal controls.
Establish and own formal financial reporting processes (U.S. GAAP), creating the framework for accurate and timely global financial statements.
Partner closely with executive leadership, FP&A, and operations teams to align accounting outcomes with strategic business initiatives.
Drive global financial process standardization and automation, building scalable systems and controls to support growth across all plants.
Manage the global close and consolidation process, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and adherence to audit standards.
Serve as the key leader for M&A integration efforts, overseeing accounting diligence, post‑acquisition consolidation, and financial system alignment.
Oversee the ERP and financial systems strategy—SAP experience required; candidates with multiple large‑scale ERP implementations are highly valued.
Collaborate with private equity sponsors, auditors, and the Audit Committee to ensure compliance, transparency, and continuous improvement in reporting and controls.
Lead and mentor teams across the U.S. and international locations, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.
Lead risk mitigation working with business leaders and insurance brokers.
Oversee treasury, cash management, debt management and compliance reporting.
Skills / Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
12+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience, with at least 5 years in a corporate environment.
Deep expertise in operational accounting, technical accounting, and financial reporting (U.S. GAAP).
Demonstrated success leading finance teams that include some level of international and managing multi‑entity consolidations.
Strong understanding of M&A transactions and integration within global organizations.
SAP proficiency required; experience driving ERP improvement or implementations and process transformations strongly preferred.
Industry experience within industrial services, engineering or manufacturing.
Prior experience in a PE‑backed portfolio company strongly desired.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Hands‑on, “roll‑up‑the‑sleeves” controller who can both build and lead—balancing strategic vision with executional excellence.
Brings a mindset of rigor, precision, and governance, combined with the agility needed for a fast‑paced environment.
Some global finance leadership with the ability to influence across cultures & functions.
Driven by continuous improvement and excited to design scalable systems and processes from the ground up.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing, Finance, General Business
Industries Manufacturing, Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
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