Controller

The Controller will serve as a key financial leader responsible for overseeingaccounting operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic financial initiatives. This role requires a hands-on leader with experience in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment, preferably within consulting, professional services, or staffing.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to build scalable processes, lead high-performing global teams, and partner cross-functionally to support growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting across multiple global entities
• Manage audits and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions
• Maintain and enforce internal controls and accounting policies

Global Accounting Operations

• Lead day-to-day accounting functions including general ledger, revenue recognition and AP
• Oversee consolidation of international subsidiaries, including foreign currency considerations
• Ensure proper accounting for complex staffing revenue streams (e.g., time & materials, fixed price, direct hire) and intercompany transactions both across geographies and revenue streams

Private Equity Reporting & Support

• Partner with executive leadership and private equity stakeholders on financial reporting and performance metrics
• Support board reporting, lender compliance, and covenant reporting
• Assist with M&A activities including due diligence, integration, divestiture and corresponding accounting treatment

Process Improvement & Systems

· Own the quality and integrity of supporting schedules and workpapers, ensuring they are accurate, well‑controlled, and presented at a level suitable for external audit and executive review.

• Build and scale accounting processes to support cleanup of end-to-end accounting treatment from rapid growth and global expansion
• Evaluate and implement automation tools and reporting enhancements

• Drive continuous improvement in close cycles and reporting accuracy mainly through the introduction of AI tools and time-saving initiatives

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a global accounting team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

· Serve as a visible, positive leader who helps energize the team, reinforce a culture of trust and respect, and re‑establish momentum within the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA required)
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles and international leadership experience
• Experience in a private equity-backed company strongly preferred

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