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We are partnering with a PE backed facilities services organization looking to add a Controller to their team. The company will continue to grow via buy and buy strategy and looking for a Controller to transform corporate accounting functions.

The Controller reports directly to the CFO and will be responsible for managing and overseeing all facets of the company’s accounting operations, including the monthly close cycle, financial reporting, internal controls, and policy development. The ideal candidate must lead with integrity and reliability and is someone who will thrive in a fast-paced environment and can refine and grow the accounting infrastructure and processes necessary to support a rapidly expanding business.

Geography: Candidates will be expected to be in office a majority of the time.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting consolidation and close processes to produce accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with US GAAP.
• Generate process improvements to streamline reporting and improve efficiency while maintaining the highest level of accuracy and strong internal controls.
• Act as a thought leader by providing analytical insight and support to the CFO, leadership team and operating management.
• Manage the annual audit and serve as a primary liaison to the independent auditors, ensuring successful completion within established timeframe.
• Establish, implement, and monitor appropriate internal controls and policies to ensure conformance and compliance with U.S. GAAP and other statutory requirements.
• Provide strong leadership in the recruitment, training, and development of top-quality financial and accounting talent to ensure the team has a high level of performance and productivity.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process as well as subsequent analysis of deviations from planned spending.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experiences

• Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience ideally in a highly acquisitive, high transaction environment
• Proven track record in adding value to companies and executive staff.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral, written, and interpersonal.
• Ability to confidently present clear and concise information to senior leadership.
• Superb employee management, mentoring and training skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Strong attention to detail and organization with the ability to see the big picture.
• Proven ability to work in tight timeliness and deadlines.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• CPA required. Public Accounting experience preferred

Bachelors