Title: Corporate Controller

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Job Type: Full Time, Exempt

Location: See Locations Below

At IOS™, we're not just another supplier. We're a Commercial Openings System Integrator. We own it all: estimating, budgeting, project management, fabrication, installation, integration, and service, with solving customer problems as our guiding light. That "one team, zero finger-pointing" mindset shapes how we work, and how we hire. Our people move across four modes: Build, Fix, Upgrade, Maintain, so no two days look the same. From doors and frames to millwork, building specialties (Division 10), gate access, and access control: built to code, built to last, no shortcuts. And we're growing our national footprint, with real opportunity for people who want to grow with us.

Purpose

The Corporate Controller is a senior finance leader for a private equity–backed, multi-entity, high-growth

company in the commercial openings sector. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role has overall

ownership of the accuracy and integrity of the Company’s financial accounting and reporting, and leads

the financial controls, cash management and Treasury, external audit, and Shared Services (including

Accounts Payable and Payroll) functions.

This position will play a critical role in building a scalable, well-controlled accounting foundation –

standardizing accounting processes, policies, charts of accounts, and financial discipline across newly

acquired businesses, and ensuring the Company consistently meets the expectations of its PE sponsor,

lenders, and auditors. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise in a construction

environment, a controls mindset, and experience thriving in a fast-paced, sponsor-backed setting.

The Corporate Controller leads and develops the accounting team, driving consistency, integrity, and

continuous improvement in financial practices across the organization.

Core Working Relationships

Operations Controller
FP&A Manager
People Operations (HR)
Divisional Accounting & Finance Teams
Integration Teams
External Auditors, Lenders and Banking Partners

Activities & Accountabilities

Own the accuracy and integrity of the Company’s financial accounting, general ledger, and consolidated financial statements across multiple legal entities
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and reporting packages for the CFO, executive leadership, PE sponsor, Board, and lenders
Manage and lead construction / percentage-of-completion accounting, WIP reporting, job costing, and revenue recognition under ASC 606
Establish and maintain accounting policies and ensure compliance with GAAP, including purchase accounting (ASC 805), revenue recognition (ASC 606), and leases (ASC 842)
Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and consolidation eliminations
Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal control framework – including segregation of duties, delegation of authority, and system access controls
Assess control effectiveness on an ongoing basis, remediate gaps, and extend the control environment to newly acquired businesses
Lead cash management and Treasury functions, including daily cash positioning, 13-week cashflow forecasting, and liquidity management
Manage banking relationships, bank account structure, signatory authority, and payment controls, including fraud prevention
Oversee debt administration, including revolver borrowings, interest, and covenant compliance calculations and certifications to lenders
Serve as the primary point of contact for the annual external audit and other third-party reviews, driving a timely and clean audit process
Lead the Shared Services organization, including Accounts Payable and Payroll, driving accuracy, efficiency, timely processing, and process standardization and automation
Ensure Payroll is processed accurately and in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, in partnership with Human Resources
Support M&A due diligence and lead the accounting integration of acquired businesses, including opening balance sheets, purchase accounting, and transition of AP, Payroll, banking, and cash processes into Shared Services
Partner with the Operations Controller to standardize accounting policies, charts of accounts, and reporting across newly acquired businesses, and help scale systems, processes, and controls to support continued acquisition-driven growth
Collaborate with FP&A and Tax to support budgeting, forecasting, and tax compliance
Lead, mentor, and develop the Corporate Accounting, Treasury, and Shared Services teams

Key Competencies

Uncompromising commitment to accuracy, integrity, and strong internal controls
Comfortable operating in a dynamic PE environment
Detail-oriented with the ability to balance execution and strategic priorities
Strong technical accounting skills, combined with impeccable business judgment and the ability to communicate and influence across the organization
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate financial concepts and results to executive management, the PE sponsor, auditors, and lenders
Passion for change and continuous improvement in financial processes and systems
Proven people leader who builds, develops, and retains high-performing teams
Knack for gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity

Experience

Minimum of 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3-5 years in a Controller role
Experience in accounting and financial management, with a focus on corporate accounting and consolidations as well as advanced knowledge of GAAP, purchase accounting, and internal controls
Public accounting audit experience (Big 4 or national firm) preferred
Experience in construction, distribution, or project-based accounting environments
Hands-on experience with cash management, Treasury, and debt covenant compliance
Experience leading Shared Services functions, including Accounts Payable and Payroll, across multiple entities
Demonstrated success in private equity–backed and / or highly acquisitive companies is a plus
Experience working in Business Central and Comsense is a plus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA strongly preferred

Work Location / Work Environment

Office location can be in one of the following cities: Beltsville, MD (DC Area); Lenexa, KS (Kansas City Area); Raleigh, NC; Clearwater, FL (Tampa Area); Pompano Beach, FL (Fort Lauderdale Area); Houston, TX or Dallas, TX
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Hybrid work schedule: 2-3 days per week in the office with the ability to work from home, as needed
Up to 15% travel to field office and acquired company locations

About Integrated Openings Solutions

Integrated Openings Solutions, LLC (“IOS”) is a high-growth, acquisitive commercial and architectural

openings solutions company, a portfolio company of Frontenac. We provide industry leading

commercial doors and hardware products and services to help make buildings smart, aesthetically

pleasing, code compliant and sustainable. IOS is based in Lenexa, KS, with additional locations

throughout the Southeast. The company is an established value-added specialty distributor of

commercial door and access control solutions. The company offers a wide range of products and

services, including commercial door opening products, security integration solutions, and installation,

maintenance and repair services. The company has established itself as a super-regional player in some

of the fastest-growing areas of the country while serving customers across a diverse base of commercial

end markets including education, government, healthcare, hospitality, multi-family, and retail.

For more information, please visit www.integratedopenings.com.

About Frontenac

Frontenac is a Chicago-based private equity firm. The firm focuses on investing in lower middle market

buyout transactions in the consumer, industrial, and services industries. Frontenac works in partnership

with established operating leaders, through an executive-centric approach called CEO1ST®, which

seeks to identify, acquire, and build market-leading companies through transformational acquisitions

and operational excellence. Over the last 50+ years, Frontenac has built a franchise working with over

325 owners of mid-sized businesses as they address complex transition issues of liquidity, management

enhancement, and growth planning. For more information, please visit www.frontenac.com.

Corporate Controller

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