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Base pay range
$140,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr
Controller
Overview The Controller will lead the accounting and financial reporting function for a private equity-backed, high-growth organization executing an active acquisition strategy. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, building scalable accounting processes, and leading post-acquisition integrations, including accounting policy alignment and system implementations. The ideal candidate has prior experience in PE-backed environments, complex consolidations, and ERP or finance system transformations.
Key Responsibilities
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements, including consolidated reporting across multiple legal entities
Develop and maintain accounting policies, technical memos, and documentation in accordance with US GAAP
Manage external audits and coordinate with external auditors and advisors
M&A Accounting & Integration
Lead accounting diligence, purchase accounting (ASC 805), and opening balance sheet setup for acquisitions
Integrate acquired entities into the company’s accounting, reporting, and control environment
Standardize accounting policies, chart of accounts, and close processes across acquired businesses
Partner with FP&A and operations to ensure accurate post-deal financial reporting and performance tracking
Systems & Process Improvement
Lead ERP implementations, upgrades, and system integrations related to acquisitions
Evaluate and implement accounting automation and reporting tools to improve efficiency and scalability
Build scalable processes to support rapid growth and increasing reporting complexity
Manage and develop the accounting team, including hiring, coaching, and performance management
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability within the close and reporting process
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and collaboration
Stakeholder Management
Serve as a key financial partner to PE sponsors, executive leadership, and operating teams
Support lender reporting, covenant compliance, and financing transactions
Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, tax, legal, and IT
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including time in public accounting and/or PE-backed companies
Demonstrated experience with M&A accounting, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integration
Hands‑on experience leading ERP or financial system implementations (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Workday, Dynamics)
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
Proven ability to operate in a fast‑paced, change‑oriented environment
Preferred Experience
Prior experience in an acquisitive, multi‑entity organization
Exposure to private equity reporting and sponsor interaction
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Financial Services and Business Consulting and Services
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Student loan assistance
Tuition assistance
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Controller
Overview The Controller will lead the accounting and financial reporting function for a private equity-backed, high-growth organization executing an active acquisition strategy. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, building scalable accounting processes, and leading post-acquisition integrations, including accounting policy alignment and system implementations. The ideal candidate has prior experience in PE-backed environments, complex consolidations, and ERP or finance system transformations.
Key Responsibilities
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements, including consolidated reporting across multiple legal entities
Develop and maintain accounting policies, technical memos, and documentation in accordance with US GAAP
Manage external audits and coordinate with external auditors and advisors
M&A Accounting & Integration
Lead accounting diligence, purchase accounting (ASC 805), and opening balance sheet setup for acquisitions
Integrate acquired entities into the company’s accounting, reporting, and control environment
Standardize accounting policies, chart of accounts, and close processes across acquired businesses
Partner with FP&A and operations to ensure accurate post-deal financial reporting and performance tracking
Systems & Process Improvement
Lead ERP implementations, upgrades, and system integrations related to acquisitions
Evaluate and implement accounting automation and reporting tools to improve efficiency and scalability
Build scalable processes to support rapid growth and increasing reporting complexity
Manage and develop the accounting team, including hiring, coaching, and performance management
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability within the close and reporting process
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and collaboration
Stakeholder Management
Serve as a key financial partner to PE sponsors, executive leadership, and operating teams
Support lender reporting, covenant compliance, and financing transactions
Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, tax, legal, and IT
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including time in public accounting and/or PE-backed companies
Demonstrated experience with M&A accounting, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integration
Hands‑on experience leading ERP or financial system implementations (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Workday, Dynamics)
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
Proven ability to operate in a fast‑paced, change‑oriented environment
Preferred Experience
Prior experience in an acquisitive, multi‑entity organization
Exposure to private equity reporting and sponsor interaction
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Financial Services and Business Consulting and Services
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Student loan assistance
Tuition assistance
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