About the Opportunity
Our client, a top private equity-backed company, is adding two new accounting/finance positions focused on acquisitions. One Controller role supports post-close integration, and the other manages various acquisition projects. With 40-50% travel to work with local teams, these roles offer flexibility in location (continental U.S.). This is a rare chance to join a fast-growing company expected to acquire 60 businesses over the next 5 years. The leadership team is highly impressive, with a strong Ivy League presence.
The annual base salary range is $115,000 to $160,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee the monthly close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Support the shift from cash to accrual-based accounting
- Manage the general ledger, conduct monthly reconciliations, and perform variance analysis
- Regularly report on financial results, opportunities, and challenges to ownership and senior management
- Lead, retain, and develop members of the finance and accounting team
- Prepare and monitor sales, expense, and profit forecasts, clearly explaining any variances
- Provide support for the annual consolidated audit as needed
- Improve business systems and processes, focusing on budgeting and key performance indicators
- Assist with the implementation of a new ERP system (Sage Intacct) and integrations with non-accounting systems (e.g., BuildOps, CRM)
- Post journal entries, record transactions, and resolve discrepancies
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, including licenses, permits, bonds, and sales and use tax
- Collaborate on cross-functional business tasks as required
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (Required)
- CPA certification or active pursuit of certification preferred
- At least 5 years of experience in accounting, with a minimum of 3 years in a privately held company, including direct involvement in accounting functions
- Previous experience in a private equity-backed environment a plus
- Strong proficiency in Accounting and CRM software; experience with Sage Intacct is an advantage
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Familiarity with percentage-of-completion accounting and inventory management is a plus
