Title: Corporate Controller
Compensation: $220,000 - $250,000 + Bonus + Equity
Location: Irvine, CA 92612 (Hybrid)
Our private-equity-backed client, and growing multi-entity organization, is searching for a Corporate Controller to lead its accounting function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will manage an accounting team and oversee multi-entity consolidations. Their ideal candidate must have progressive accounting leadership experience, consolidation experience, and a public accounting foundation and/or an active CPA license.
Perks:- High visibility position
- 401(k) with company match
- Casual work environment
Responsibilities:- Lead all corporate accounting operations, including the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and the delivery of accurate, timely financial statements.
- Manage and optimize core accounting functions, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, and Fixed Assets.
- Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, journal entry reviews, and monthly variance/flux analyses to uncover business trends and insights.
- Oversee multi-entity consolidation and lead initiatives to simplify the legal entity and reporting structure.
- Prepare and present financial results to executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and private equity sponsors, translating the numbers into clear business insights.
- Support lender reporting, covenant compliance, and other sponsor and investor reporting requirements.
- Lead the accounting integration of newly acquired businesses, including purchase accounting, opening balance sheets, and alignment of policies and processes.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors, ensuring a clean and efficient audit.
- Establish and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures that can scale with the business.
- Oversee payroll accounting and drive consolidation and standardization of payroll processes across entities.
- Evaluate and implement system and close-process improvements to shorten the close cycle and improve reporting accuracy.
- Build, mentor, and develop a team of accounting leaders.
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Progressive accounting leadership experience, ideally at the Controller or Assistant Controller level
- Multi-entity consolidation experience is required
- Public Accounting upbringing and a CPA license are highly desirable
- Private Equity backed Company experience is highly desirable
- Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Email your word document resume to Hayley.h@conexusrecruiting.com and reference the subject as Corporate Controller
