Controller

Accrue Partners; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Accrue Partners is assisting a private equity-backed residential services company in Charlotte, NC, seeking an experienced accounting leader to join as a senior finance executive. The role will report to the CFO, lead a lean team, and focus on close, consolidation, controls, and treasury, with a path to VP Finance or Corporate Controller.

The candidate will drive NetSuite implementation, multi-entity consolidation, and acquisition integration, building scalable processes to support ongoing

Qualifications

• CPA designation required; strong US GAAP expertise.
• Experience with revenue recognition, business combinations, leases, and impairment testing.
• Background in multi-location, service-based, high-growth or PE-backed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee close, consolidation, internal controls, audit readiness, and treasury operations.
• Lead the implementation of NetSuite and multi-entity consolidation.
• Drive acquisition integration and scalable accounting processes and controls.
• Prepare the organization for continued expansion and leadership development.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Revenue recognition

Acquisitions / business combinations

Impairment testing

Leadership and strategic finance

Education

CPA

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

The client is seeking an experienced accounting leader to join a private equity-backed residential services company experiencing significant growth. The organization operates across multiple states and is transitioning its accounting function in-house, with headquarters in the Charlotte area. This role reports directly to the CFO and leads a lean, expanding accounting team, with opportunities for advancement to VP Finance or Corporate Controller as the company scales through organic growth and acquisitions.

The successful candidate will serve as the senior technical accounting authority, responsible for overseeing the close, consolidation, internal controls, audit readiness, and treasury operations. Key responsibilities include leading the implementation of a NetSuite ERP system, managing multi-entity consolidation, integrating acquired businesses, and establishing robust financial infrastructure to support ongoing expansion. The role also involves direct involvement in acquisition integration, transaction readiness, and the development of scalable accounting processes and controls.

Ideal candidates will have at least seven years of progressive accounting experience, a CPA designation, and a strong background in U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition, business combinations, leases, and impairment testing. Experience in multi-location, service-based, or high-growth organizations, particularly those backed by private equity, is highly desirable. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, leadership of a growing team, and the opportunity to build a scalable accounting organization from the ground up.