Fraza is a fast-growing material handling equipment distributor seeking a proactive and experienced Corporate Controller to lead all aspects of accounting operations financial reporting and audit readiness. This is a highly visible role responsible for building scalable financial infrastructure supporting investor reporting and ensuring compliance with GAAP. The Controller will be instrumental in supporting the external audit process M&A activity and the companys ongoing growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Own and lead the monthly quarterly and annual financial close process across multiple locations.
Prepare accurate and timely consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and executive leadership reporting standards.
Serve as the primary liaison to external auditors managing all aspects of the annual financial statement audit and any lender or investor audits.
Coordinate the preparation and delivery of audit schedules support documentation and follow-up requests.
Establish and continuously improve internal controls policies and procedures to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
Oversee all aspects of accounting operations including GL A/P A/R inventory fixed assets revenue recognition and cost accounting.
Partner with the Director Corporate Accounting to drive budgeting forecasting cash flow planning and financial modeling.
Support M&A due diligence and integration of acquired entities into accounting systems and reporting structures.
Partner with operational peers to drive financial discipline and identify profit-maximization opportunities.
Support covenant compliance and reporting obligations for debt and equity partners.
Assess and lead improvements in ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
7 years of progressive accounting experience with 3 years in a leadership/controller role.
Experience in multi-entity or multi-location businesses (distribution rental or capital equipment preferred).
Demonstrated success managing external audits and producing clean audit results.
Expertise in GAAP internal controls and financial reporting frameworks.
ERP and systems implementation experience
Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced evolving environment and work collaboratively across functions.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Preferred Attributes:
Experience with material handling equipment dealership rental or industrial service sectors.
Familiarity with audit prep tools working paper organization and PBC (Prepared By Client) lists.
M&A accounting purchase price allocation and integration experience.
Ability to communicate effectively with executive team lenders and board members.
High attention to detail with a bias for continuous improvement and scalable processes.
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