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