Controller

We are partnering with a rapidly growing, multi-entity organization seeking an experienced Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations and help strengthen the accounting infrastructure as the business continues to scale.This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned, hands-on accounting leader who enjoys building, improving, and solving. The right person will be comfortable leading a team while staying close to the details, partnering across the business, and bringing structure to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.What You’ll DoLead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reportingOversee accounting across a complex, multi-entity organization, including consolidations and intercompany activityManage, mentor, and develop accounting professionals while remaining technically involvedLead the external audit process, including schedules, requests, and resolution of accounting mattersStrengthen internal controls, SOPs, and accounting processes as the organization continues to growIdentify opportunities to improve the close process, automate workflows, and increase efficiencySupport ERP implementations, system integrations, and accounting automation initiativesPartner closely with operations, payroll, purchasing, and other business functions to resolve issues and improve processesSupport an evolving organization with acquisitions, integrations, and increasing accounting complexityWhat We’re Looking ForApproximately 15+ years of progressive accounting experiencePrevious experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Senior Accounting Manager, or similar accounting leaderDeep, hands-on knowledge of accounting operations, including the general ledger and month-end closeHands-on lease accounting experience, including working knowledge of ASC 842 and experience managing lease accounting either manually or through lease accounting softwareStrong experience working within multi-entity and complex accounting environmentsProven success leading and developing accounting teamsExperience managing external auditsDemonstrated ability to build, improve, or clean up accounting processesStrong ERP and accounting systems experienceAbility to understand and explain how transactions flow through accounting systemsComfortable balancing technical accounting requirements with practical business needsPreferred BackgroundExperience within one or more of the following environments is especially relevant:Private equity-backed organizationsAcquisition-driven or rapidly scaling companiesMulti-location service businessesConstruction or field servicesManufacturing or distributionFranchise or decentralized operating environmentsThe Right Leadership StyleWe’re looking for someone who is hands-on, approachable, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.This organization moves quickly. Priorities evolve, processes continue to mature, and new challenges come with growth. The successful candidate will be someone who:Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environmentTakes ownership and follows problems through to resolutionIs comfortable operating with ambiguity and changing prioritiesCan bring structure without creating unnecessary bureaucracyLeads with a collaborative, low-ego styleIs willing to roll up their sleeves alongside the teamBrings energy, accountability, and a positive approach to changeEnjoys building better accounting processes rather than simply maintaining the status quoLong-Term OpportunityThis is more than a traditional Controller position. The role is designed for someone with the potential to grow into broader senior executive accounting leadership over time.We’re looking for a strong accounting operator first and foremost: someone who can successfully lead the function today while demonstrating the technical expertise, business judgment, and leadership capabilities to take on significantly greater responsibility as the organization grows.If you are an experienced accounting leader who enjoys building, improving, and leading through growth and change, we’d love to connect.