Controller

Ascendo Resources; California; Remote; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Bonus 10%

Job summary

Ascendo Resources seeks a hands-on Controller for a PE-backed technology services company, remote to Pacific or Mountain time zone. You will own accounting operations, GAAP compliance, and close processes.

You will report to the CEO and partner with executives to provide timely, accurate financial information, drive scale, and build a high-performance accounting team across multiple revenue streams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years progressive accounting experience with 2+ years in a Controller role.
• Strong U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 revenue knowledge.
• Experience with private equity reporting and lender requirements.
• Proven ability to scale accounting processes and teams.
• CPA preferred, active license advantageous.
• IT services/VAR/MSP sector experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-, quarter-, and year-end close across divisions.
• Own general ledger integrity and chart of accounts.
• Lead revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and WIP.
• Manage AP/AR, payroll, cash applications, and DSO metrics.
• Deliver executive and PE reporting packages and insights.
• Build scalable controls and drive process improvements.
• Lead and develop the accounting team and cross-functional partners.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Leadership

Internal controls

General ledger

Communication

QuickBooks Online

ASC 606

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Salesforce CRM

Billing systems

Job description

Controller | Private Equity-Backed Technology Services Company

Remote | Pacific or Mountain Time Zone | $150,000-$175,000 Base + 1Bonus

Take Ownership. Build for Scale. Make an Impact.

Are you a hands-on Controller who thrives in a growing, private equity-backed business? This is an opportunity to take ownership of the accounting function, strengthen financial discipline, and build the processes and team that will support the company's next stage of growth.

Our client is an established, private equity-backed technology solutions provider with 15 years of success delivering enterprise IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, professional services, and managed services. Serving clients across healthcare, financial services, and high-tech, the company has built its reputation on long-term relationships, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

With a diversified business model spanning technology resale, project-based services, and recurring managed services, our client offers a Controller role with meaningful complexity, direct executive exposure, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead day-to-day accounting operations, own the integrity of the general ledger, and ensure leadership and investors have the accurate, timely financial information needed to make informed decisions.

This is more than a financial reporting role. It is an opportunity to build a stronger accounting function, improve processes, develop a team, and help a growing business scale with confidence.

What You'll Lead

Accounting Operations & Financial Close

• Own and continuously improve the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process across all divisions.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, chart of accounts, and QuickBooks Online as the system of record.
• Ensure accurate, timely reconciliations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Drive a disciplined close process that improves efficiency without compromising accuracy.

Revenue Recognition & Business Performance

• Apply U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606, across hardware and software resale, support and subscription renewals, professional services, and recurring managed services.
• Oversee revenue recognition, deferred revenue, unbilled work, work in progress, and principal-versus-agent assessments.
• Partner with Professional Services and Managed Services leaders to align project billing, utilization, time reporting, and monthly recurring revenue.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including vendor and distributor terms, customer invoicing, cash application, collections, and days sales outstanding.

Private Equity & Executive Reporting

• Deliver accurate, timely monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for executive leadership and private equity stakeholders.
• Support lender reporting, debt covenant calculations, and compliance requirements.
• Provide clear financial insights to business leaders and help translate accounting results into actionable information.

Controls, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Design, document, and maintain scalable accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, approval workflows, and audit trails.
• Maintain audit-ready financial records and serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors and tax advisors.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, workflows, and reporting as the business grows.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team, establishing clear expectations and accountability.
• Partner with the CEO, CFO, HR, and operational leaders on financial matters, budgeting and forecasting inputs, payroll accounting, and process improvement.
• Build a culture of ownership, accuracy, responsiveness, and service across the finance function.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; an active CPA license is preferred.
• At least 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years as a Controller or Assistant Controller.
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP, accrual accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Hands-on experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition in a business with multiple revenue streams.
• Experience accounting for professional services and recurring revenue models, including project billing, utilization tracking, and monthly recurring revenue.
• Familiarity with private equity reporting, lender requirements, and debt covenant compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and the ability to build scalable accounting processes.
• Demonstrated success leading, developing, and holding an accounting team accountable.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience in an IT value-added reseller (VAR), systems integrator, managed service provider (MSP), or technology distribution business, including OEM and distributor programs such as rebates, market development funds (MDF), and special pricing.

Additional experience that will set you apart:

• Early-career public accounting or external audit experience.
• Experience implementing or optimizing professional services automation (PSA) or billing systems.
• A track record of accelerating the financial close and strengthening controls in a growing business.
• Experience with Salesforce CRM.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Executive visibility: Report directly to the CEO and partner closely with senior leadership.
• Meaningful ownership: Lead the accounting function and influence how financial operations evolve.
• Growth and transformation: Build scalable processes and controls within a private equity-backed business.
• Business complexity: Work across technology resale, project-based services, and recurring managed services.
• Team leadership: Develop an accounting team and establish the standards that support continued growth.
• Remote flexibility: Work remotely from the Pacific or Mountain time zone.
• Base salary: $150,000-$165,000, depending on experience and location.
• Bonus: 10%.
• Employment: Full-time, exempt.
• Location: Remote, based in the Pacific or Mountain time zone.
• Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background check conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a technically strong, hands-on Controller who combines accounting rigor with a builder's mindset, this is an opportunity to help shape the financial foundation of a growing, private equity-backed technology business.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.