Group Controller
Location: Minneapolis, MN or Grand Rapids, MI
Reports to: CFO
Travel: 10%, specifically to current and future operational hubs
Position Accountabilities
Own the close — Lead GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and revenue recognition; deliver accurate, on-time consolidated financials across entities per GAAP.
Drive controls and audit readiness — Maintain internal controls, manage lender/covenant reporting, and lead external audits and tax filings.
Lead M&A integration — Own purchase accounting and post-close integration of COA, ERP, and reporting for acquired businesses.
Scale financial infrastructure — Build ERP and reporting systems that flex across P&Ls and support ongoing acquisition growth.
Sharpen operational finance — Partner with FP&A on forecasting, cash/working capital visibility, and KPI dashboards by business unit.
Build the team — Recruit and develop a high-performing accounting function.
Partner with the CFO — Deliver board-ready reporting and analysis that informs executive decisions.
Responsibilities
Financial Leadership
- Lead all corporate accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and revenue recognition.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare consolidated financial statements across multiple legal entities and business units.
- Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Develop and monitor accounting policies and procedures that support a scalable, high-growth organization.
- Oversee preparation of monthly management reporting packages and board reporting support.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting governance.
- Coordinate annual financial statement audits and serve as primary liaison with external auditors.
- Manage compliance with lender reporting requirements and financial covenants.
- Ensure sales tax, income tax support, and other regulatory filings are completed accurately and on time.
Operational Finance
- Partner with FP&A to improve forecasting accuracy and financial visibility.
- Support business leaders with financial analysis and operational insights.
- Improve working capital management, including receivables, payables, and cash flow reporting.
- Develop KPIs and dashboards to measure financial performance across service lines and business units.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Build scalable financial processes to support multiple P&Ls.
- Standardize reporting while allowing flexibility for different service lines.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across accounting operations.Opti
- mize ERP systems, reporting tools, and financial workflows.
- Evaluate and implement automation opportunities to increase efficiency and strengthen controls.
- Establish scalable processes to support continued acquisition activity and business growth.
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Coordinate purchase accounting and opening balance sheet activities.
- Develop and execute post-acquisition accounting integration plans.Standardize accounting processes and reporting across newly acquired businesses.
- Standardize accounting processes and reporting across newly acquired businesses.
- Drive timely integration of ERP systems, chart of accounts, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Leadership
- Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Professional Services, HR, IT, and executive leadership.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CPA required.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
- Experience in professional services, technology services, managed services (MSP), VAR, software, or IT consulting organizations.
- Experience leading accounting for multi-entity organizations.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
- Experience managing annual audits and external auditors.
- Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Preferred
- Experience in private equity-backed or family office companies.
- Direct experience supporting multiple acquisitions and post-merger integrations.
- Experience with revenue recognition for professional services, software, hardware, maintenance, and recurring managed services.
- Experience with ERP implementations or system migrations.