Controller

Key Responsibilities

 

• Financial Reporting & Close
• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Ensure timely and accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Maintain and improve account reconciliations and close documentation
• Prepare monthly reporting packages for executive leadership and the PE sponsor
• Support annual audit, tax filings, and any quality of earnings or transaction diligence
  
  

Accounting Operations

• Oversee general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and fixed asset accounting
• Implement and enforce consistent accounting policies and procedures
• Manage revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606
• Ensure proper accruals, reserves, and cutoff procedures
• Improve accounting workflows and automation

 

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls and segregation of duties
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and PE sponsor requirements
• Maintain SOX-like discipline and documentation in a private company environment
• Oversee tax compliance and coordination with external advisors
  
  

 

Team Leadership

 

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
• Drive accountability, performance standards, and professional development
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Operations, HR, and IT
  
  

 

Strategic & Transaction Support

 

• Support M&A activity including purchase accounting, integration, and reporting
• Participate in systems implementations and upgrades
• Contribute to financial modeling and process improvements
• Support future refinancing, recapitalizations, and exit planning

 

 

Required Experience & Abilities
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 
• CPA 
  
  

 

Experience

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in a PE-backed operating company
• Prior public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred)
• Proven experience leading month-end close and audits
• Experience with M&A accounting and due diligence support

 

Technical & Professional Skills

 

• Strong GAAP knowledge (ASC 606, accrual accounting, reserves, purchase accounting)
• Advanced Excel skills
• ERP experience (S4/SAP Cloud ERP strongly preferred)
• Ability to design and improve accounting processes and controls
• Strong communication skills with executives and PE sponsors
• High ownership mindset, bias for action, and attention to detail

Location - Remote

Physical Requirements

 

• Position requires extended periods of sitting and working at a computer.

 

Salary Range

 

• The salary range for this position will likely be $180,000 - $200,000. However, compensation above or below that range may be offered depending on experience.