Controller

Description

A growing private equity-backed multi-location company is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting and financial operations during a period of transformation and growth.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will oversee financial reporting, month-end close, cash management, internal controls, inventory accounting, budgeting, and team leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a Controller or strong Assistant Controller looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic, evolving organization.

Why This Opportunity

• Partner directly with an experienced CFO and leadership team

• Private equity-backed company focused on growth and operational improvement

• High visibility and influence across the organization

• Opportunity to improve processes, reporting, controls, and financial discipline

• Broad responsibility spanning accounting, cash management, budgeting, and operations

• Exposure to acquisitions and strategic initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes

• Oversee preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reporting

• Maintain general ledger integrity and review account reconciliations

• Present financial results, variance analyses, and recommendations to leadership

• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital

• Monitor financial and operational KPIs and recommend corrective actions

• Oversee inventory accounting, controls, reconciliations, and valuation processes

• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures

• Coordinate annual audits and tax compliance activities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team

• Drive process improvements and support ERP optimization initiatives

• Assist with acquisition integration efforts and other strategic projects

Ideal Candidate

• This role is best suited for a hands-on accounting leader who thinks critically, adapts well to change, and enjoys solving problems in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be comfortable operating with autonomy, making decisions with incomplete information, and helping build a stronger, more scalable accounting organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• CPA preferred

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience

• Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager experience preferred

• Experience in inventory-based, distribution, manufacturing, dealership, or multi-location environments strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and cash management

• Experience working in private equity-backed, high-growth, turnaround, or rapidly evolving organizations is a plus

• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience required

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