Controller

Ascension Search Partners; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Search Partners has been retained by a PE-backed industrial services company on a remarkable growth trajectory. They are seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting function during a transformational period of growth, process improvement, and operational sophistication.

This role will Partner directly with the CFO, CEO, and senior leadership to strengthen financial infrastructure, improve data integrity and reporting, and help create a scalable platform for the company's next

Qualifications

• 8+ years senior accounting leadership experience.
• Strong technical accounting foundation with a track record of improving processes.
• Proven ability to lead through change and influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Improve processes, controls, and data integrity across the organization.
• Partner with operations and sales leaders to drive accountability and better decision-making.
• Help optimize reporting systems and dashboards to support scalability.
• Serve as a trusted business partner to the CFO and executive team.

Skills

Leadership

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Ascension Search Partners has been retained by a private equity-backed industrial services company on a remarkable growth trajectory, with plans to double in sizeover the next two years. They are seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting function during a transformational period of growth, process improvement, and operational sophistication.

This is more than a traditional Controller role. You'll partner directly with the CFO, CEO, and senior leadership team to strengthen financial infrastructure, improve data integrity and reporting, and help create a scalable platform for the company's next phase of expansion.

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a PE-backed company in growth mode with significant runway ahead
• Take ownership of the accounting function and lead a high-performing team
• Play a key role in modernizing systems, reporting, and business processes
• Partner closely with a newly hired technology leadership team to drive better visibility and decision-making
• Gain exposure to executive leadership, private equity stakeholders, and strategic initiatives
• Opportunity to grow alongside a business expected to double or potentially triple in size

What You'll Do

• Lead all accounting operations, month-end close, and financial reporting
• Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Improve processes, controls, and data integrity across the organization
• Partner with operations and sales leaders to drive accountability and better decision-making
• Help optimize reporting systems and dashboards to support scalability
• Serve as a trusted business partner to the CFO and executive team

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years senior accounting leadership experience
• Strong technical accounting foundation with a track record of improving processes
• Proven ability to lead through change and influence cross-functional teams
• Experience in growth-oriented organizations with meaningful operational complexity
• Background in larger-scale businesses combined with an entrepreneurial mindset is highly valued
• Private equity experience is helpful, but not required

This is an exceptional opportunity for an accounting leader who wants to move beyond maintaining the status quo and help build a platform for long-term growth and value creation.