Controller (Growth Stage) | M&A & Multi-Entity Close

Synergy Search; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

401k with discretionary match

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Medical deductible contribution

In-office culture

Job summary

Synergy Search seeks a Controller in Ellicott City, MD to own the full accounting function, reporting to the CFO, and managing two Staff Accountants. This role leads the shift to a tighter monthly close and consolidates acquired entities onto one chart of accounts and ERP system.

You will oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close, drive M&A integrations, strengthen internal controls, and manage audits and taxes while partnering with leadership on budgeting and KPI reporting in a PE-backed,

Qualifications

• Hands on experience integrating the financials of acquired companies into a parent organization.
• Multi-entity consolidation experience.
• Proven record of building or overhauling a close process and shortening the close timeline.
• Measurable examples of processes you have improved, automated, or made scalable.
• Experience in a growth stage company in the $50M to $300M range.
• Strong technical accounting skills and staff development.
• Ability to work on site in the Mid Atlantic region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, reviewing financials for leadership and the PE sponsor.
• Own M&A integrations as the company continues to acquire other organizations.
• Manage and develop two Staff Accountants.
• Strengthen internal controls and close documentation.
• Own the external audit and tax relationship end to end.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting.
• Consolidate financials across entities, including newly acquired businesses.
• Oversee cash management, AP/AR escalations, and banking relationships.
• Prepare board and sponsor-ready reporting packages and KPI dashboards.

Skills

Acquired integration

Multi-entity consolidation

Close process overhaul

Process automation

Growth-stage experience

Technical accounting

Staff development

On-site work

Job description

Synergy Search seeks a Controller in Ellicott City, MD to own the full accounting function, reporting to the CFO, and managing two Staff Accountants. This role leads the shift to a tighter monthly close and consolidates acquired entities onto one chart of accounts and ERP system.

You will oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close, drive M&A integrations, strengthen internal controls, and manage audits and taxes while partnering with leadership on budgeting and KPI reporting in a PE-backed,