Controller

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation, review, and consolidation of financial statements to ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and company policies.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results.
• Drive continuous improvement in close efficiency and timeliness.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting systems and dashboards to ensure reports meet the needs of senior management, the CFO, board of directors, and other stakeholders.
• Design, test, and document internal controls in accordance with COSO framework principles.
• Ensure controls are audit-ready and support future SOX 404 compliance.
• Maintain accurate account reconciliations and prevent errors or fraud.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory agencies to ensure timely and accurate audits and tax filings.
• Manage audit schedules and resolution of findings.

Financial Analysis & Strategic Support

• Partner with the FP&A team to drive understanding of results relative to budget and prior year.
• Provide actionable insights on budget variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity position, and financial health of the company.
• Advise the CFO on financial risk management and capital allocation strategies.
• Prepare financial packages and supporting commentary for board meetings and investor updates as needed.
• Interface and collaborate with PE sponsors on financial metrics and business performance tracking.
• Support M&A execution, integration and transaction accounting.

Team Leadership, Development & Compliance

• Build a high-performing, scalable accounting organization.
• Develop career paths and create opportunities for team growth in preparation for company scaling and potential public markets readiness.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, legal requirements, and internal company policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting regulations, industry trends, SOX requirements, and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and internal controls.
• Evaluate and implement AI and automation solutions thoughtfully, assessing ROI and change management needs.

Core Qualifications & Experience

• CPA required
• 10 to 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership roles
• Big 4 accounting firm experience required (Audit or Advisory track preferred)
• Strong proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite)
• Proven experience in a high-growth, complex environment
• Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop a high-performing team
• Hightly standards for accuracy, control, and execution