Controller job at AccruePartners in Charlotte, NC

Controller Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Work Arrangement: Hybrid Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Schedule: Tuesday–Thursday in office; Monday and Friday remote Job Summary A private equity-backed residential services company is seeking a Controller to lead its growing accounting organization and oversee the integrity of its financial reporting. The company operates 27 branches across 13 states and plans to grow from approximately $50 million to $250 million in revenue over the next five years through organic growth and acquisitions. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller will own accounting operations, multi-entity consolidation, internal controls, audit readiness, treasury operations, and financial close processes. This individual will also lead a NetSuite ERP implementation, oversee acquisition accounting and integration, and build scalable accounting processes to support continued expansion. The position offers a defined career path toward VP Finance or Corporate Controller. THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING Private equity-backed residential services company with 27 branches across 13 states, planning to grow from roughly $50M to $250M in revenue over the next five years through organic growth and acquisitions. Highly predictable business model, with about 90% of customers on recurring subscription agreements and most payments processed through autopay. Reports directly to the CFO, with a defined path to VP Finance or Corporate Controller. Leads a lean, growing accounting team, including a Staff Accountant and part-time tax resource, with additional hires planned. Accounting function transitioning in-house from an outsourced model, based at the company’s Charlotte-area headquarters. Culture focused on humility, integrity, teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement. WHAT THEY OFFER YOU Opportunity to build a scalable accounting organization from the ground up and own the integrity of the numbers. Senior technical accounting authority across revenue recognition, purchase accounting, leases, impairment testing, and debt. Leadership of a NetSuite ERP implementation, including multi-entity consolidation and systems integration. Ownership of the close, consolidation, internal controls, audit, treasury operations, and the 13-week cash forecast. Direct involvement in acquisition integration and transaction readiness as the company expands into new markets. Clear, outcome-based first-year mandate, including a faster close, a documented controls environment, and a diligence-ready finance function. Opportunity to hire, mentor, and develop the accounting team as it scales. Hybrid schedule, with Tuesday through Thursday in office and Monday and Friday remote. WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT Serves as the company's senior technical accounting authority, owning the close, consolidation, controls, and audit readiness that leadership and the private equity sponsor rely on. Builds the financial infrastructure needed to support aggressive organic growth, ongoing acquisitions, and expansion into new markets. Owns multi-entity consolidation, intercompany accounting, and corporate cost allocations across a growing legal-entity structure. Leads accounting integration of acquired businesses, conforming each to a standard chart of accounts and close calendar. Drives the NetSuite ERP implementation and establishes the reliable, reconciled data that FP&A and management reporting are built on. Strengthens the control environment through documented policies, a risk and controls matrix, segregation of duties, and systems governance. Owns treasury operations, covenant calculations, lender reporting packages, and the 13-week cash-flow forecast while maintaining strong cash controls. Partners with the CFO on quality-of-earnings support, working capital analysis, and diligence as a repeatable, standing capability. THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing leadership responsibility. CPA required, with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Strong command of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 805 business combinations, ASC 842 leases, and goodwill and intangible impairment testing. Experience leading accounting in a multi-location, service-based, or high-growth organization with $50M+ in revenue, including multi-entity consolidation. Hands-on experience with purchase accounting, post-acquisition integration, audit preparation, lender reporting, and M&A diligence. Private equity-backed, acquisitive, or rapidly growing company experience is highly desirable. Track record of building scalable processes, implementing internal controls, and leading ERP implementations or system optimization. Familiarity with NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Avalara, Paylocity, Power BI, FieldRoutes, or similar platforms. Working knowledge of IT general controls, system access governance, SOC 1 report review, and multi-state tax compliance. Hands-on leader who balances strategic thinking with execution and can hire, mentor, and develop a growing team. Apply To This Job