Controller

Our client is a growing, private equity-backed organization seeking a Controller to provide strong financial leadership and serve as a key business partner to the CEO, Board of Directors, and private equity firm.

This is an executive-facing role for a hands-on accounting and finance leader who can combine technical accounting expertise with strong business judgment and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial results.
• Own cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
• Oversee revenue recognition and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Partner closely with the CEO on financial performance, forecasting, business planning, and strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial results, forecasts, and key business metrics to the Board of Directors.
• Serve as a primary financial contact with the organization’s private equity sponsor, providing reporting, analysis, and insight.
• Develop meaningful financial reporting and KPIs that improve visibility into business performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, systems, and financial performance.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Progressive Controller or senior finance leadership experience.
• Strong experience with cash flow forecasting, budgeting/forecasting, and revenue recognition.
• Excellent financial and analytical skills with the ability to translate financial information into business insights.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the confidence to present to senior leadership, a Board of Directors, and PE stakeholders.
• Hands-on, commercially minded leader who can operate effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.