Controller

About the Opportunity

Our client, a rapidly growing and highly acquisitive organization, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations across a complex, multi-entity environment. This is a highly visible leadership role that will oversee all core accounting functions while partnering with executive leadership to support continued growth, process improvement, and strategic initiatives.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building and developing teams, and has experience navigating the complexities of multi-entity organizations, acquisitions, and scalable financial operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely, GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Oversee all core accounting functions, including: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory Accounting, Reconciliations, Internal Controls & Compliance
• Direct and develop accounting teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting processes.
• Lead external audit activities and serve as the primary liaison with independent auditors.
• Manage technical accounting matters, including ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Support M&A activity, including purchase accounting, financial due diligence, and post-acquisition integration efforts.
• Drive ERP and financial systems implementations, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Partner cross-functionally to enhance reporting capabilities and business performance.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 5+ years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
• Strong experience managing full-cycle accounting operations within multi-entity organizations.
• Experience leading external audits and maintaining GAAP compliance.
• Deep knowledge of ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing accounting teams.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations, system conversions, or finance transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.

Preferred Experience

• Multi-entity and multi-location organizations
• Private equity-backed companies
• Mergers & acquisitions
• Inventory accounting
• High-growth environments
• ERP implementations and system conversions
• ServiceTitan and/or Sage Intacct

Why This Role?

• Executive-level visibility and influence
• Opportunity to help scale a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives
• Lead a large accounting function with direct impact on business performance
• Drive systems improvements, automation, and operational excellence
• Collaborative, growth-oriented culture