Corporate Controller

Position Overview

The Corporate Controller will oversee all accounting and controllership functions, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, effective financial reporting, and strong internal controls. This role requires a proven leader who can manage and develop a high-performing team, partner with executive leadership, and support strategic financial decision-making in a dynamic, private equity-backed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 10–20 accounting professionals, driving accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.

• Oversee all aspects of accounting, including:

  • Month-end and year-end close processes

  • General ledger (G/L) management

  • Accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), payroll, and tax

  • Preparation of financial statements in compliance with US GAAP
    

• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and lead audit readiness.

• Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support business planning and cost management.

• Provide actionable insights by leveraging ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), Excel financial modeling, and data analytics tools.
  

• Partner with the CFO, audit committee, and other executive leaders to ensure financial transparency and strategic alignment.

• Lead process improvement initiatives, organizational transformation, and systems optimization in a private equity-backed environment.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to support business growth, product innovation, and operational effectiveness.

• Champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and team development.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s preferred.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive controllership experience in private middle-market companies; at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Prior experience in a Big Four or major public accounting firm is highly preferred.

• Strong expertise in US GAAP and technical accounting.

• Proven experience managing audits with major accounting firms.

• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), Excel modeling, and data analytics tools.

• Demonstrated success in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A).

• Experience in private equity-backed companies and technology or service-focused businesses.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; proven ability to mentor and build teams.

• Business-oriented mindset with an ability to translate financial data into strategic insights.

• Experience in organizational change management, risk management, and cost control.

• Familiarity with AI tools and applications in finance is a plus.