Controller

The Controller will oversee the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions and play a key role in supporting the organization’s continued growth under private equity ownership. This position will provide leadership across the accounting organization, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, strengthen internal controls and processes, and partner closely with the CFO and executive leadership team on financial strategy and business performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, operationally minded accounting leader who is comfortable working in a high-growth, PE-backed environment and can balance day-to-day accounting responsibilities with process improvement, financial analysis, and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, cash management, and month-end/year-end close
• Own the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Establish and maintain strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Partner with the CFO on financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis
• Prepare financial reporting packages and analysis for executive leadership, private equity sponsors, lenders, and other stakeholders
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, and key financial metrics to support business decision-making
• Oversee the annual audit and coordinate with external CPA firms, tax advisors, banking partners, and other third parties
• Ensure compliance with applicable GAAP, tax, regulatory, and reporting requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, controls, and reporting efficiencies
• Lead and develop the accounting team, establishing accountability and performance expectations
• Support the CFO and executive team with financial modeling, ad hoc analysis, and strategic initiatives
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, HR, and other departments to improve financial visibility and business performance
• Support acquisitions, integrations, refinancing, and other corporate initiatives as applicable
• Assist with preparation for and execution of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range planning
• Develop and monitor KPIs and financial dashboards to provide leadership with actionable insights

Ideal Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with prior Controller or Assistant Controller leadership experience
• Experience in a private equity-backed, high-growth, or multi-entity environment strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, and internal controls
• Experience managing and developing an accounting team
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and build scalable accounting infrastructure
• Experience working directly with CFOs, executive leadership, private equity sponsors, lenders, auditors, and/or external advisors
• Strong Excel and ERP experience; experience implementing or optimizing financial systems is a plus
• CPA preferred but not required