We are partnering with a rapidly growing private equity-backed platform in the professional services space seeking a Corporate Controller to become the first finance hire reporting directly to the CFO.
This is a rare opportunity for a builder who wants to help create and scale a modern finance organization from the ground up. The company is executing an aggressive buy-and-build strategy with substantial M&A activity, making this an ideal role for someone who thrives in high-growth environments and enjoys bringing structure, systems, and process to complex organizations.
The Opportunity
As the first finance hire, you’ll work side-by-side with the CFO to build the accounting infrastructure, systems, controls, and reporting capabilities needed to support rapid organic growth and ongoing acquisitions. This is a highly visible role with broad exposure across the business and significant influence on how the finance function evolves.
What You’ll Do
- Own and lead all core accounting operations, including monthly close, reporting, and compliance.
- Build scalable processes, policies, and controls capable of supporting a rapidly expanding multi-entity platform.
- Drive ERP implementation and systems integration initiatives.
- Standardize reporting and chart of accounts across acquired businesses.
- Partner with the CFO on acquisition integrations and post-close accounting activities.
- Improve financial visibility through project profitability reporting, utilization metrics, and operational KPIs.
- Strengthen cash flow management, billing, collections, and overall working capital discipline.
- Leverage automation, AI tools, and emerging technologies to create efficiencies and reduce manual processes.
- Develop a finance infrastructure that is audit-ready and capable of supporting significant future growth.
- Recruit and build a high-performing accounting organization over time.
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- CPA preferred.
- Experience in private equity-backed, high-growth, or buy-and-build environments.
- Strong exposure to M&A integration and multi-entity consolidations.
- Hands-on ERP implementation experience (NetSuite preferred).
- Background within professional services, consulting, legal services, or project-based organizations is highly attractive.
- Builder mentality with a bias toward action and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.
- Strong systems orientation and passion for continuous improvement.
- Interest in leveraging automation and AI tools to modernize the finance function and improve decision-making.
- Ability to operate strategically while remaining close to the details.
Why This Role?
This is more than a traditional Controller position. You’ll have a seat at the table alongside the CFO and leadership team during a transformative period of growth. The environment is fast-paced, and highly collaborative, offering the opportunity to build systems, integrate acquisitions, implement technology, and create a finance organization capable of supporting a significantly larger enterprise.
We’re seeking someone who enjoys solving problems, embraces change, and gets energized by building something from the ground up rather than inheriting a mature infrastructure.
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Industry 1: Legal Services
Industry 2: Management Consulting
Industry 3: Market Research
Job ID: 60846283279
Category: Accounting & Finance
Location: Remote,