Vice President, Corporate Controller

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing all accounting operations across a Private Equity backed, geographically dispersed, multi-entity organization. The VP, Corporate Controller will serve as a key member of the finance leadership team, partnering closely with the CFO and Operations to drive consistency, improve financial visibility, and support strategic decision-making.

Candidates should reside in the greater DFW as there will be a future hybrid office presence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial accounting activities across the company and its affiliates.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on GAAP and accounting policies; develop, document, and enforce standardized policies across all entities.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and audit-ready financial statements.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including consolidation and intercompany accounting.
• Prepare and enhance internal and external reporting packages for leadership, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Partner with Operations to align financial processes such as billing, collections, and expense management with corporate standards.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions to optimize working capital and cash flow.
• Advise leadership on financial performance, cost trends, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize accounting systems and tools to support centralized operations and scalable growth.
• Drive ERP alignment and data consistency across legacy and acquired entities.
• Improve reporting capabilities through automation, dashboards, and KPI tracking.
• Lead accounting integration for acquisitions, including onboarding, system alignment, and process standardization.
• Support financial due diligence in partnership with executive leadership.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls across all entities and locations.
• Oversee audit and tax processes, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other third parties.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, centralized accounting organization.
• Assess team structure across corporate and field locations; identify gaps and scale the team appropriately.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong communication across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA required.
• Significant progressive accounting experience, including leadership in multi-entity, multi-location environments.
• Experience leading accounting transformations, centralization efforts, or process standardization initiatives.
• Background in Private Equity-backed organizations strongly preferred.
• Experience with M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Systems-oriented mindset with experience implementing or optimizing ERP platforms.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
• Proven ability to lead distributed teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights to executive leadership and non-finance partners.