About the Role

Our client—a private equity-backed company—is searching for a Corporate Controller who thrives in leadership and loves building structure. This role is more than financial oversight; it’s an opportunity to develop people, improve processes, and drive performance..

You’ll oversee the full accounting function and serve as a key business partner to senior leadership. If you enjoy mentoring, creating order out of chaos, and building a high-functioning finance department—this could be your ideal next chapter.

• Lead the Team: Provide day-to-day leadership to the accounting staff across all levels. Mentor, coach, and develop talent to build a confident, capable team.

• Own the Close: Manage all accounting operations—GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets—and ensure accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes.

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financials in accordance with GAAP; ensure clarity, accuracy, and executive-ready presentation.

• Process & Procedure: Evaluate, create, and implement financial processes and internal controls to make the finance function run like a well-oiled machine.

• Strategic Partnering: Work closely with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.

• Audit & Tax: Lead external audits and ensure timely tax filings in coordination with external advisors.

• Systems Oversight: Manage and enhance QuickBooks and supporting tools to meet the organization’s financial reporting needs.

• Data & Tools: Leverage strong Excel skills to analyze, model, and deliver insights that drive better decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or MBA a plus)

• CPA preferred

• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, including leadership in a corporate or public accounting setting

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting

• Demonstrated ability to build and scale teams, systems, and processes

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills—you enjoy growing people as much as improving numbers

• Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth environments is a plus

• Advanced Excel skills for financial modeling, analysis, and reporting

• Experience with QuickBooks and comfort optimizing it for reporting and operational needs

• High-impact position with visibility and influence

• A company that values people, process, and performance

• A chance to build something—from structure to team to strategy

• Supportive PE sponsors and executive leadership

• Opportunity to grow your own leadership and make your mark

?? Interested? Let’s talk.
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