Controller
Location: Draper, Utah (Hybrid or Onsite) Company: Row Partners Employment Type: Full-Time Hiring Timeline: Immediate
About Row Partners
Row Partners is the world’s first End-to-End PEO. Based in Draper, Utah, the company has delivered consistent year-over-year growth, including 40% growth in 2025, driven by a differentiated operating model and increasing demand for integrated growth-oriented PEO solutions.
As Row Partners continues to scale in size, complexity, and transaction volume, the company is building a more sophisticated finance and accounting department. The Controller role is newly created and designed to bring strong ownership, structure, and leadership to accounting operations while partnering closely with the CFO during a period of rapid growth.
Role Mission
The mission of the Controller is to own and elevate the company’s accounting and financial reporting function , ensuring accurate, timely financial information, strong internal controls, and scalable processes that support growth and leadership decision-making.
Key Accountabilities & Outcomes
Within the first 12–18 months, the Controller will be expected to:
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process , delivering accurate and timely financial statements
Establish and maintain GAAP-compliant accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Improve visibility into company performance through clear financial reporting, variance analysis, and dashboards
Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
Manage and optimize relationships with external CPAs, auditors, tax advisors, and banks
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting and tax requirements
Build scalable processes that support future growth, system improvements, and potential audits or transactions
Serve as a trusted financial thought partner to the CFO
Core Competencies
Priorities & Execution
Strong ownership mentality with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Detail-oriented while maintaining a big-picture perspective
Process-driven and improvement-focused
WHO You Are
High integrity, accountable, and dependable
Comfortable operating in a growing, evolving environment
Proactive problem-solver who anticipates issues before they arise
Relationships
Able to communicate clearly with executives and non-financial leaders
Collaborative partner across operations, HR, and leadership teams
Confident working with external advisors and vendors
Technical Expertise
Deep knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
Experience with month-end close, general ledger, and reconciliations
Strong Excel skills; experience with accounting systems and reporting tools
Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management experience
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (required)
CPA or CMA strongly preferred
7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager
Experience in professional services, PEO, or multi-entity environments a plus
Why Join Row Partners
Newly created role with meaningful impact
Direct access to leadership and decision-making
Opportunity to build and scale systems, not just maintain them
Competitive compensation and benefits
Collaborative, growth-oriented culture