Controller

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOININGPrivate equity-backed residential services company with 27 branches across 13 states, planning to grow from roughly $50M to $250M in revenue over the next five years through organic growth and acquisitionsHighly predictable business model, with about 90% of customers on recurring subscription agreements and most payments processed through autopayReports directly to the CFO, with a defined path to VP Finance or Corporate ControllerLeads a lean, growing accounting team, including a Staff Accountant and part-time tax resource, with additional hires plannedAccounting function transitioning in-house from an outsourced model, based at the company’s Charlotte-area headquartersCulture focused on humility, integrity, teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvementWHAT THEY OFFER YOUOpportunity to build a scalable accounting organization from the ground up and own the integrity of the numbersSenior technical accounting authority across revenue recognition, purchase accounting, leases, impairment testing, and debtLeadership of a NetSuite ERP implementation, including multi-entity consolidation and systems integrationOwnership of the close, consolidation, internal controls, audit, treasury operations, and the 13-week cash forecastDirect involvement in acquisition integration and transaction readiness as the company expands into new marketsClear, outcome-based first-year mandate, including a faster close, a documented controls environment, and a diligence-ready finance functionOpportunity to hire, mentor, and develop the accounting team as it scalesHybrid schedule, with Tuesday through Thursday in office and Monday and Friday remoteWHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANTServes as the company's senior technical accounting authority, owning the close, consolidation, controls, and audit readiness that leadership and the private equity sponsor rely onBuilds the financial infrastructure needed to support aggressive organic growth, ongoing acquisitions, and expansion into new marketsOwns multi-entity consolidation, intercompany accounting, and corporate cost allocations across a growing legal-entity structureLeads accounting integration of acquired businesses, conforming each to a standard chart of accounts and close calendarDrives the NetSuite ERP implementation and establishes the reliable, reconciled data that FP&A and management reporting are built onStrengthens the control environment through documented policies, a risk and controls matrix, segregation of duties, and systems governanceOwns treasury operations, covenant calculations, lender reporting packages, and the 13-week cash-flow forecast while maintaining strong cash controlsPartners with the CFO on quality-of-earnings support, working capital analysis, and diligence as a repeatable, standing capabilityTHE BACKGROUND THAT FITS7+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing leadership responsibilityCPA required, with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or FinanceStrong command of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 805 business combinations, ASC 842 leases, and goodwill and intangible impairment testingExperience leading accounting in a multi-location, service-based, or high-growth organization with $50M+ in revenue, including multi-entity consolidationHands-on experience with purchase accounting, post-acquisition integration, audit preparation, lender reporting, and M&A diligencePrivate equity-backed, acquisitive, or rapidly growing company experience is highly desirableTrack record of building scalable processes, implementing internal controls, and leading ERP implementations or system optimizationFamiliarity with NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Avalara, Paylocity, Power BI, FieldRoutes, or similar platformsWorking knowledge of IT general controls, system access governance, SOC 1 report review, and multi-state tax complianceHands-on leader who balances strategic thinking with execution and can hire, mentor, and develop a growing team