Corporate Controller

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, payroll accounting, fixed assets, revenue recognition, and consolidations.
• Oversee accounting operations across ~25 legal entities and multiple operating brands.
• Standardize accounting policies and ensure consistency across decentralized business units.
• Build and mentor a high-performing centralized accounting and regional controller team.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with emphasis on speed and accuracy.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant consolidated financial statements.
• Manage intercompany accounting and eliminations.
• Provide executive-level financial reporting and insights to the CEO, CFO, Board, and private equity sponsors.
• Design, implement, and monitor a robust internal control environment.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, lender covenants, tax regulations, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead annual external audit process and maintain strong auditor relationships.
• Oversee treasury-related accounting compliance and financial risk management support.
• Lead purchase accounting for acquisitions.
• Oversee financial due diligence support in partnership with FP&A and Corporate Development.
• Integrate newly acquired brands into accounting systems, policies, and reporting structures.
• Drive post-acquisition process harmonization and internal control alignment.
• Optimize ERP and financial systems infrastructure to support continued growth.
• Drive automation and reporting enhancements.
• Implement scalable financial dashboards and KPI reporting tools.
• Partner with operations and IT to improve job costing, inventory controls, and service revenue tracking.
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Provide financial leadership to regional operators and brand presidents.
• Identify opportunities to improve working capital, margin visibility, and cost controls.
• Contribute to strategic planning and long-term growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 12–15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership experience.
• Prior experience as Corporate Controller or VP of Accounting in a $250M+ multi-entity organization.
• Strong technical GAAP expertise and consolidation experience.
• Experience in private equity-backed, high-growth, or acquisition-driven environments.
• Proven ability to lead teams across multiple locations.

Preferred Experience

• In home services, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, construction, or field services industries.
• ERP implementation or transformation experience.
• Strong understanding of job costing and service-based revenue recognition models.