Corporate Controller

A growing private equity-backed industrial services company is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to serve as its senior accounting and finance leader. The organization operates multiple locations across the United States and Canada and requires a hands-on leader capable of overseeing multi-site and multi-currency financial operations.

This role is responsible for financial reporting, project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, treasury management, and ERP oversight. The Controller will partner closely with executive leadership and investors to support business growth, operational excellence, EBITDA improvement, and working capital optimization. As the company continues to expand, this position may evolve into a broader CFO-level leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across multiple operating locations.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage general ledger activities, account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and foreign currency reporting.
• Prepare monthly management reports, financial analyses, KPI dashboards, and executive reporting packages.
• Coordinate year-end audits and work collaboratively with external auditors and advisors.

ERP, Project Accounting & Systems Management

• Serve as the finance lead and functional owner of the company's ERP platform.
• Oversee project accounting processes, including budgeting, job costing, revenue recognition, project billing, and work-in-progress reporting.
• Develop and maintain operational and financial dashboards to support management decision-making.
• Lead ERP enhancements, system integrations, reporting improvements, and data governance initiatives.
• Standardize processes and reporting across all business locations.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting activities.
• Develop revenue, margin, operating expense, capital expenditure, and cash flow forecasts.
• Analyze performance against budget and forecast, identifying trends and corrective actions.
• Support pricing, contract evaluation, and profitability analysis through detailed financial modeling and cost analysis.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Risk Management

• Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls across accounting, purchasing, payroll, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and corporate policies.
• Strengthen financial processes and reduce close cycle timelines through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor foreign currency exposures and maintain appropriate accounting treatment for currency fluctuations.

Cash Management & Working Capital

• Oversee accounts receivable, collections, billing, accounts payable, and vendor payment activities.
• Manage cash forecasting, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and debt compliance requirements.
• Monitor inventory, project costs, and work-in-progress balances to improve operational efficiency and cash flow performance.
• Provide leadership around working capital management and financial discipline.

Leadership & Strategic Partnership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-location accounting team.
• Partner with operations leaders to translate financial information into actionable business insights.
• Support executive leadership, board reporting, lender communications, and private equity stakeholders.
• Provide financial analysis and support for growth initiatives, strategic projects, and potential acquisitions.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.

Experience

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 3-5+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or comparable finance leadership position.
• Experience within industrial services, field services, construction, manufacturing, or project-based environments preferred.
• Previous experience working in a private equity-backed organization is highly desirable.
• Strong ERP experience required; experience with Epicor or similar enterprise systems is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with multi-site and multi-currency accounting environments.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build financial models and management reports.
• Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools is a plus.

Preferred Attributes

• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to operate strategically and tactically.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to improve processes, systems, reporting quality, and financial controls.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and results-driven environment.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership.

Location & Travel

This is an on-site leadership position based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area . Limited flexibility may be available after onboarding and establishment within the role. Periodic travel to operating locations, board meetings, and stakeholder meetings will be required.