Controller, Office of the CFO

About the role

This is a consulting role for an experienced leader who thrives in fast-paced, client-facing environments and can drive financial discipline, reporting accuracy, and develop scalable processes across portfolio companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee accounting operations for clients, including month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reporting.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and standardized procedures.
• Oversee cash management activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, fixed asset investments, and cash flow forecasting.
• Drive process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen financial accuracy and reduce close cycles.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in partnership with finance and operations.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership to support business performance.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Act as liaison between private equity sponsor and portfolio company leadership.

Requirements

• A technically strong and seasoned accounting leader with deep GAAP knowledge.
• Skilled at managing and improving financial operations in dynamic environments.
• A clear, confident communicator who can partner effectively across the organization, external partners, and with private equity sponsors.
• Process-oriented with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable leading teams and owning key deliverables under tight timelines.
• Ability and flexibility to travel on-site to clients as appropriate. Travel estimated at 25-40% depending on client needs.

Qualifications

• Big 4 or public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Corporate accounting leadership also considered.
• 10-20 years of progressive accounting experience across public accounting, consulting or industry roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience overseeing accounting operations and owning financial statements.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audits, and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with modern ERP systems.
• Experience in private equity, multi-entity environments, or high-growth companies is highly valued.