Our client is a private equity–backed leader in the industrial and energy storage sector, poised for rapid growth through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. The company is seeking a hands-on, technically strong Controller to oversee the accounting function, manage a small team, and help build scalable financial infrastructure as the organization continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the accounting function, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Oversee all general ledger, journal entry, and reconciliation activities, maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
Establish, document, and maintain robust internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance standards.
Manage day-to-day AP, AR, payroll, and treasury operations, driving process improvements and automation.
Supervise a small team, including an Accounts Manager and ERP Specialist, while fostering professional growth and accountability.
Support and lead aspects of ERP implementation and integration of procurement, operations, and finance workflows.
Oversee preparation of management reports, cash flow forecasts, and variance analyses to support strategic decision-making.
Partner with external auditors to ensure smooth and timely audit completion and compliance with all reporting requirements.
Lead or assist with M&A accounting, including acquisition integration, purchase accounting, and post-close financial reporting.
Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, and executive leadership to support company growth initiatives.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
8–12 years of progressive accounting and controllership experience, ideally with a mix of public accounting (Big 4 or Top 10) and private industry exposure.
Industry experience in energy storage, mining, manufacturing, construction, engineering, or other project-based, capital-intensive environments strongly preferred.
Proven experience establishing and maintaining internal controls and scalable financial processes in a high-growth or PE-backed environment.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems and system implementation or optimization projects.
Strong technical accounting skills with demonstrated ability to produce GAAP- and IFRS-compliant financials.
Experience with M&A transactions and acquisition integration.
Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to influence across the organization.
A motivated, career-driven professional who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and aspires to grow into a CFO role.