Controller

Pine Services Group; United States; Presencial; USD 150.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision

PTO & holidays

401(k) with company match

Professional development

People-first culture

Descripción de la vacante

Third Wave Business Systems, part of Pine Services Group, is seeking a Controller to lead accounting across multiple entities and support a major ERP implementation. The role demands strong technical accounting skills and a hands-on leader who can build processes from the ground up in a private equity-backed environment.

You will own month-end close, audits, treasury, and reporting, and collaborate with Pine Services Group to align group reporting.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field is required.
• Active or recently active CPA license, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with people leadership.
• Demonstrated ownership of month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, incl. ASC 606 revenue and cost recognition.
• Experience with mid-market ERP systems such as Business Central or Acumatica.
• Advanced Excel skills with executive-ready reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Own accounting operations across multiple lines of business and consolidated reporting.
• Lead the month-end close with focus on accuracy, timeliness, and process improvement.
• Oversee annual audits, general ledger, treasury, AR, billing, and AP.
• Lead, develop, and support a small accounting team.
• Deliver monthly reporting package with financial statements and variance commentary.
• Lead ERP transition, data flows, system setup, and integration with group reporting.
• Partner with Pine Services Group accounting team on audits, capex, sales tax, and consolidation.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen systems, controls, and reporting as the business scales.

Conocimientos

People leadership

Month-end close ownership

GAAP knowledge

ASC 606

Advanced Excel

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Herramientas

Business Central

Acumatica

Descripción del empleo

One of Pine’s portfolio companies, Third Wave Business Systems, is hiring for a Controller!

What We Do

Third Wave Business Systems was SAP's first Gold Partner in North America and has spent every year since earning that trust. With 100% go-live success and 98% client retention, Third Wave helps small and mid-sized manufacturers and distributors not just use their ERP, but love it. The team builds innovative software, designs custom solutions, and delivers white-glove service, driven by the belief that businesses deserve better than off-the-shelf.

Who We Are

Third Wave is part of Pine Services Group, a buy-and-hold holding company within Evergreen Services Group. Pine partners with leading B2B ERP and technology services firms for the long term, giving each company the resources of a larger organization whi le preserving the culture and client relationships that made it successful.

Who We Need

Third Wave is looking for a Controller to lead its accounting function as the business enters a period of real growth. This person will own accounting operations across multiple entities, lead a small team, and play a leading role in upcoming ERP implementation. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, enjoys building processes from the ground up, and is comfortable operating with a high degree of ownership in a private equity-backed environment. Candidates motivated by learning, growth, and making a visible impact are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do

• Own accounting operations across multiple lines of business and consolidated reporting
• Lead the month-end close with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and continuous process improvement
• Oversee annual audit activities, general ledger accounting, treasury, accounts receivable and billing, and accounts payable
• Lead, develop, and support a small team of accounting professionals
• Deliver the monthly reporting package, including financial statements, presentation materials, and clear variance-focused commentary for company leadership
• Play a leading role in Third Wave's transition to a new ERP platform, including data flows, system setup to enable growth, and integration with group reporting
• Partner closely with the Pine Services Group accounting team on audit, capital expenditures, sales tax, and consolidation
• Identify and act on opportunities to strengthen systems, controls, and reporting as the business scales

What We’re Looking For

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Active or recently active CPA license, or equivalent
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including people leadership
• Demonstrated ownership of month-end close and financial reporting
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, with particular emphasis on ASC 606 revenue and cost recognition standards
• Hands‑on experience with mid‑market ERP systems such as Business Central or Acumatica
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to produce clear, executive-ready reporting
• Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to deadlines
• A genuine desire to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility

Nice‑to‑Have

• Experience in a private equity-backed or public organization
• ERP implementation or migration experienceBackground in professional services, consulting, or technology services
• Power BI experience

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous PTO and company-observed holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• A people-first culture backed by Pine Services Group and Evergreen

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.