Controller

About the Opportunity

Our client is a growing, private equity-backed organization formed through the strategic combination of multiple operating companies. With a strong growth trajectory, the company is investing in its finance and accounting infrastructure to support future expansion and operational excellence.

This is a newly enhanced leadership opportunity for a hands-on Controller who can establish best practices, improve financial visibility, accelerate month-end close processes, and serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership. The role will be instrumental in building a scalable accounting function while supporting a future CFO and broader organizational growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, experience working in project-based environments, and a passion for process improvement and automation.

Position Summary

The Controller will lead all day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting activities for the business. This individual will be responsible for managing the monthly close process, improving accounting workflows, strengthening internal controls, and delivering accurate and timely financial information to leadership.

The organization currently operates with a lengthy month-end close cycle, and this role will be expected to drive efficiency improvements, implement process enhancements, and create a more scalable accounting environment.

This position offers significant visibility and the opportunity to make an immediate impact within a growing company.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Reduce month-end close timelines while improving accuracy and accountability.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting workpapers.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Oversee account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and general ledger activity.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as primary liaison with external auditors.

Accounting Operations

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions, including:
  • General Ledger
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Cash Management
  • Fixed Assets
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Payroll support and oversight
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial processes.

Project Accounting & Operational Finance

• Oversee project accounting processes and reporting.
• Analyze project performance, margins, job costs, and profitability.
• Partner with operations and project management teams to improve financial visibility.
• Ensure accurate cost allocation and project-based reporting.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes and workflows.
• Improve reporting capabilities and financial analytics.
• Drive ERP optimization and accounting system enhancements.
• Develop scalable processes to support future growth initiatives and acquisitions.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
• Provide financial insights and operational recommendations to improve business performance.
• Assist with post-acquisition integration efforts and standardization initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting functions.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with project accounting, job costing, or contract-based environments.
• Proven track record improving accounting processes and reducing close timelines.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience.
• Hands-on leadership style with willingness to dive into transaction-level details when needed.

Preferred

• CPA designation.
• Private equity-backed company experience.
• Experience supporting acquisition integration activities.
• Background in industrial services, construction, engineering, manufacturing, distribution, or project-based businesses.
• Experience implementing automation tools, workflow technologies, or ERP enhancements.

Why Join?

• High-impact leadership role with significant visibility.
• Opportunity to build and modernize an accounting function.
• Partner closely with executive leadership and future CFO.
• Private equity-backed environment with growth and acquisition activity.
• Ability to influence systems, processes, and overall financial strategy.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus potential.