Corporate Controller
Compensation: Up to $350k all in
Why This Corporate Controller Opportunity Stands Out
- Highly visible executive-level accounting leadership role reporting directly to the CFO
- Opportunity to join a publicly traded organization during a significant growth and transformation phase
- Lead all accounting operations across a multi‑segment business structure with additional acquisitions planned
- Key partner to executive leadership, audit committee, and Board of Directors on financial reporting, controls, and strategic initiatives
- Opportunity to architect scalable accounting, reporting, and consolidation processes that support future acquisitions and divestitures
- Significant exposure to M&A activity, integration efforts, and ERP modernization initiatives
- Board‑facing role with succession potential and broad influence across the finance organization
- Strong compensation package including substantial annual bonus opportunity and anticipated long‑term equity participation
- Leadership is seeking a builder who can drive process improvements and create infrastructure for long‑term growth
Corporate Controller Responsibilities
- Lead all accounting operations, financial reporting, consolidations, and compliance activities across multiple business segments
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
- Manage complex consolidations and eliminations across multiple legal entities and operating segments
- Partner with executive leadership on acquisition integration, reporting structure design, and future business expansion initiatives
- Drive SOX compliance, internal controls, audit readiness, and public company reporting requirements
- Design and maintain scalable general ledger architecture to support future acquisitions, divestitures, and segment‑level reporting
- Prepare and present financial information to executive leadership, Board members, and audit committee stakeholders
- Lead external audit relationships and coordinate with tax, legal, and consulting partners as needed
- Oversee ERP enhancement and software implementation initiatives to improve efficiency, reporting, and controls
- Develop segment‑level P&L reporting and analytics to support operational and strategic decision‑making
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the accounting organization while building processes that support future growth
Corporate Controller Qualifications
- Active CPA required
- Big 4 public accounting background required
- Public company accounting and reporting experience required
- Extensive experience with SOX compliance and internal controls frameworks
- Strong consolidations and eliminations experience within multi‑entity or multi‑segment organizations
- Demonstrated M&A, acquisition integration, and financial reporting experience
- Experience leading ERP implementations, system enhancements, or accounting transformation initiatives
- Board‑ready executive presence with strong communication and presentation skills
- Proven ability to build scalable accounting processes and reporting structures
- Strong technical accounting knowledge combined with strategic business acumen
- Experience managing accounting teams and leading cross‑functional initiatives
- Ability to operate effectively in a high‑growth, evolving environment
Additional Details
- Fully onsite role based in Cos Cob, CT
- Reports directly to the CFO
- Position is a backfill for a long‑tenured leader transitioning responsibilities due to workload demands
- Oversees the accounting organization, including treasury and senior accounting leadership
- Current environment requires approximately 60 hours per week during the initial build‑out and transition period
- Leadership is seeking a hands‑on builder who can create structure, drive change, and support future acquisitions
- Industry experience is flexible; leadership is focused on public company expertise, consolidation experience, and the ability to learn the business
- Interview process includes an initial virtual meeting followed by onsite meetings with executive leadership and transition stakeholders
- High‑priority search with immediate visibility and impact across the organization