Financial Operations Controller

Job Description:

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Own accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Own the day-to-day accounting function while leveraging our existing automation and ERP systems.
• Own working capital management, including cash flow visibility, receivables, payables, and liquidity planning.
• Own the integrity of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Strengthen internal controls and continuously improve financial processes without adding unnecessary complexity.
• Lead the annual audit and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Prepare reporting packages for executive leadership, lenders, and potential investors.
• Support due diligence for debt financing, acquisitions, or future strategic transactions.
• Serve as a trusted financial partner to executive leadership, ownership, lenders, and future investors by delivering timely, accurate financial information and maintaining institutional-grade financial discipline.
• Lead the accounting function by setting high standards for accuracy, accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required.
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in a private equity-backed portfolio company or another professionally managed, high-growth company with institutional financial discipline.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience leading annual audits and working with external accounting firms.
• Demonstrated success managing working capital and cash flow.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• A hands-on, ownership mindset with a desire to continuously improve processes.
• Experience in professional services, technology-enabled services, SaaS, or recurring revenue businesses preferred.
• Experience supporting lender reporting, financing activities, or transaction due diligence preferred.
• Experience leading a lean, high-performing accounting function preferred.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage including monthly employer medical premium contribution of $1,200
• Generous Paid Time Off — 15 days PTO, 3 floating holidays, and 7 company-recognized holidays.
• $50,000 in employer-paid life insurance coverage.
• Short and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with 4% company match.