Chief Accounting Officer

Finatal; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed industrial firm is seeking a VP Controller to lead global accounting operations. The ideal candidate will manage an international team and oversee financial reporting compliance with GAAP. This role requires a CPA and experience in technical accounting, along with the ability to enhance internal processes. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who thrives in high-growth environments and is eager to make a significant impact. Join to strengthen accounting functions and systems across the organization.

Qualifications

• CPA required for the role.
• Experience leading global accounting teams or shared services.
• Strong technical accounting and corporate accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global accounting function for order-to-cash and procure-to-pay.
• Manage an international accounting team.
• Own financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.

Skills

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Process improvement

Education

CPA

Public accounting experience

Tools

ERP systems

Consolidation tools

Job description

VP Controller | Private Equity-Backed Industrial Manufacturing | $800m Revenue

Finatal is exclusively retained on the search for a VP Controller to join a private equity-backed industrial manufacturing company generating ~ $800m in revenue. Reporting to the CFO, this individual will lead the global accounting function and play a key role in strengthening processes, systems, and financial reporting across the organization.

This is a high-impact, hands‑on leadership role for a technical accounting leader who enjoys building structure in environments where there is meaningful work to be done.

The VP Controller will oversee core accounting operations including order-to-cash and procure-to-pay and manage an international team. The role will also lead corporate accounting, the external audit, and the development of consolidation processes across the global entity.

The business currently operates across multiple ERP systems, creating an opportunity for someone who enjoys improving systems, strengthening controls, and building scalable reporting processes. Experience leveraging automation, AI, or improved consolidation tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global accounting function, overseeing order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and other back-office processes
• Manage an international accounting team
• Own corporate accounting and financial reporting in compliance with GAAP
• Lead the year-end audit process and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Develop and enhance global consolidation processes and reporting
• Address operational accounting challenges including vendor payments and cash management processes
• Evaluate and help streamline multiple existing ERP systems, improving reporting and efficiency
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes as the business continues to scale

Requirements

• CPA required
• Public accounting background
• Strong technical accounting and corporate accounting experience
• Experience leading global accounting teams or shared services environments
• Background working in multi‑entity or global organizations requiring consolidation
• Hands‑on leader comfortable driving process and systems improvements

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-growth, operational environments and wants the opportunity to make a significant impact within a PE-backed business.