Group Financial Controller

Responsibilities

• Lead GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and revenue recognition; deliver accurate, on-time consolidated financials across entities per GAAP.
• Drive controls and audit readiness — Maintain internal controls, manage lender/covenant reporting, and lead external audits and tax filings.
• Lead M&A integration — Own purchase accounting and post-close integration of COA, ERP, and reporting for acquired businesses.
• Scale financial infrastructure — Build ERP and reporting systems that flex across P&Ls and support ongoing acquisition growth.
• Sharpen operational finance — Partner with FP&A on forecasting, cash/working capital visibility, and KPI dashboards by business unit.
• Build the team — Recruit and develop a high-performing accounting function.
• Partner with the CFO — Deliver board-ready reporting and analysis that informs executive decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in professional services, technology services, managed services (MSP), VAR, software, or IT consulting organizations.
• Experience leading accounting for multi-entity organizations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience managing annual audits and external auditors.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• PREFERRED: Experience in private equity-backed or family office companies.
• PREFERRED: Direct experience supporting multiple acquisitions and post-merger integrations.
• PREFERRED: Experience with revenue recognition for professional services, software, hardware, maintenance, and recurring managed services.
• PREFERRED: Experience with ERP implementations or system migrations.