Controller

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for a management company overseeing multiple businesses across various industries. This role requires a strategic detail-oriented financial leader who thrives in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges new partners and new opportunities to improve financial performance across several entities.

As our clients Controller you will oversee all accounting operations for the management company and provide financial leadership structure and oversight to the companies we support. Youll ensure accuracy compliance and scalability across a multi-entity environment building processes and systems that work seamlessly across diverse business models.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership Across Multiple Companies

• Oversee all accounting operations for a multi-entity management company.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the individual companies under management.
• Partner with executive leadership and business unit leaders to support financial planning forecasting and decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance across multiple companies and identify opportunities for improvement.

Accounting Operations & Multi-Entity Oversight

• Manage monthly quarterly and annual closes for several businesses ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee general ledger AP/AR payroll accounting reconciliations fixed assets and intercompany transactions.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP across all managed companies.
• Standardize accounting workflows to ensure consistency and efficiency across diverse entities.

Process Improvement & Scalability

• Design and implement scalable accounting processes that support the growth of multiple organizations.
• Identify automation and system enhancement opportunities to improve accuracy and speed.
• Maintain detailed accounting policies documentation and audit-ready records.
• Lead change management to ensure smooth adoption of new systems and procedures across all companies.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare consolidated and entity-specific financial statements dashboards and analytical reports.
• Support and coordinate external audits for multiple businesses.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal financial requirements across all managed companies.
• Partner with tax advisors to manage multi-entity tax filings and reporting.

Team Leadership & Cross-Company Collaboration

• Lead and mentor an accounting team serving a portfolio of businesses.
• Create a culture of accuracy accountability and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with company leaders operational teams and external partners.
• Communicate financial insights clearly across organizations with varying levels of financial literacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (CPA strongly preferred).
• 57 years of progressive accounting experience with experience managing multiple entities or a portfolio of companies strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP financial reporting and internal controls.
• Experience in a fast-growing or complex multi-business environment highly valuable.
• Proven ability to implement new systems improve processes and manage change.
• Excellent analytical organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with accounting and ERP systems; comfort navigating multiple platforms and entities.

Who Thrives in This Role

• Leaders who enjoy variety and complexityno two companies are the same.
• Professionals who can shift seamlessly between strategic planning and hands-on execution.
• People who love building structure improving processes and driving clarity across teams.
• Those energized by supporting multiple businesses and building strong cross-company relationships.

If you thrive on variety challenge and the opportunity to influence multiple companies at once this role is built for you! Apply today!