Controller
Reports to: CFO
Team: 3 direct reports
Overview: We are conducting a confidential search for a Controller to join a growing, private, multi‑entity operating business following a recent acquisition. This role is ideal for a hands‑on accounting leader who thrives in execution mode, can operate through ambiguity, and is comfortable partnering closely with a highly technical CFO during a period of integration and systems maturation.
Base pay range
$140,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types
- Annual Bonus
Key Responsibilities
- Own and execute the monthly close across multiple legal entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare consolidated financial statements, including intercompany eliminations and supporting schedules
- Shorten the close through standardized checklists, reconciliations, and clear ownership
Intercompany, Inventory & Operations Accounting
- Oversee accounting for complex intercompany activity across operating entities (manufacturing‑like operations, services, and leasing structures)
- Ensure proper treatment of inventory, work‑in‑process, capitalization vs. expense decisions, and cost recognition
- Partner with operations to ensure accounting reflects economic reality, not just system output
Technical Accounting & Policy Ownership
- Apply and interpret U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), and credit loss considerations (CESL)
- Research new accounting guidance, draft accounting memos, and support implementation of new pronouncements
Audit & External Coordination
- Serve as primary accounting lead for the annual audit
- Prepare audit workpapers, schedules, and reconciliations with minimal rework
- Coordinate with external tax advisors on partnership filings and related reporting
Systems & Process Improvement
- Complete and optimize a recent ERP transition
- Improve system configuration for multi‑entity, intercompany, and inventory workflows
- Identify manual processes and implement scalable controls and automation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred
- 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience in inventory‑based or asset‑heavy environments (manufacturing, equipment, leasing, or similar)
- Strong intercompany and multi‑entity accounting exposure
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)