Controller

The Nautical Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nautical Group, a Raleigh-based technology advisory firm, seeks a Controller to oversee accounting operations, close processes, reporting, and internal controls. This leader will drive the financial close, manage complex sales commissions, supervise audits, and support integrating acquired businesses.

A hands-on, technically strong CPA with PE or high-growth experience is preferred. Reporting to the CFO, you will guide accounting systems (NetSuite, Ramp), drive automation, strengthen

Qualifications

• Own the financial close process, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures and internal controls for GAAP compliance.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for leadership, lenders and PE sponsors.
• Lead the external audit process and coordinate with auditors.
• Oversee complex sales commission calculations and reporting across structures.
• Oversee accounting systems improvement, including NetSuite and Ramp.
• Partner with the CFO on automation and integration of acquired entities.
• Lead and develop the accounting team for growth.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, management analysis, and reporting for executive leadership, lenders, and private equity sponsors.
• Lead the external audit process, coordinating directly with auditors and outside advisors.
• Oversee complex sales commission calculations, accounting, and reporting across multiple structures and acquired businesses.
• Manage and improve accounting systems, including NetSuite and Ramp, to strengthen financial processes and reporting.
• Partner with the CFO on accounting automation, process improvements, and the financial integration of acquired companies.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, establishing accountability and supporting continued growth.

Skills

GAAP accounting

Financial reporting

External audits

Acquisitions integration

Private equity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Ramp

Job description

We are seeking a Controller for a growing, private equity-backed technology advisory firm based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

This key leader will oversee the company's accounting operations, financial close process, reporting, and internal controls. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will lead the financial close process, manage complex sales commission structures, oversee external audits, and support the integration of acquired businesses. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with strong technical accounting expertise, experience managing financial processes, and the ability to improve accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, management analysis, and reporting for executive leadership, lenders, and private equity sponsors.
• Lead the external audit process, coordinating directly with auditors and outside advisors.
• Oversee complex sales commission calculations, accounting, and reporting across multiple structures and acquired businesses.
• Manage and improve accounting systems, including NetSuite and Ramp, to strengthen financial processes and reporting.
• Partner with the CFO on accounting automation, process improvements, and the financial integration of acquired companies.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, establishing accountability and supporting continued growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Proven ownership of the financial close process, GAAP accounting, financial reporting, and external audits.
• Hands-on NetSuite experience and familiarity with recurring revenue or commission-based business models.
• Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment, including acquisitions, financial integration, or multi-entity accounting.

This is not an all-encompassing job description.