Controller – Mission-Driven | Growth-Oriented | Multi-State Environment

High Country Search Group

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading organization focused on specialized education and behavioral health services seeks a Controller for its Denver office. This pivotal role will lead the financial accounting function during a period of substantial growth and operational improvement across multiple states.

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive accounting experience including 2 years in a Controller-level role.
Experience in multi-entity, multi-state environments preferred.
Strong ERP and system integration skills required.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of five accountants.
Produce and present monthly financial statements to stakeholders.
Implement financial systems to improve efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Financial Accounting

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

NetSuite

Concur

Job description

Controller – Mission-Driven | Growth-Oriented | Multi-State Environment

High Country Search Group provided pay range

This range is provided by High Country Search Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Partner, Accounting & Finance Permanent Placement Recruiter in Denver, CO - 720.221.5403

Our client is a growing, private equity-backed organization in the specialized education and behavioral health services space is seeking a Controller to lead its financial accounting function from its Denver office. With operations across 15+ states and a deeply mission-focused approach, the company is in a dynamic phase of expansion, integration, and infrastructure development.

This is a high-impact opportunity to step into a leadership role during a period of rapid growth and acquisition—while contributing to a meaningful mission.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of five accountants responsible for AP, AR, and month-end close processes
Produce and present monthly GAAP-compliant financial statements to private equity stakeholders
Serve as a strategic finance partner to executive leadership and department heads, driving systems modernization and workflow automation
Implement financial systems (e.g., NetSuite and Concur) to improve efficiency and scale operations
Drive accounting systems improvements and post-acquisition integration of new business units
Support all phases of M&A activity, including funding, integration, and preparation of closing statements for legacy owners
Prepare and submit monthly lender financial packages, and serve as primary contact for lender-related inquiries
Oversee all core accounting functions: general ledger, AP/AR, cash management, fixed assets, and revenue recognition
Ensure compliance with state-specific education and funding regulations
Act as point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors, ensuring timely, accurate completion of audits and annual filings

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a Controller-level leadership role
Experience in multi-entity, multi-state environments—ideally within education, healthcare, or human services
Background in public accounting is a plus
Experience in PE-backed or high-growth environments highly desirable
Strong ERP and system integration skills (NetSuite, Oracle, UKG, Concur, or similar)
Deep understanding of GAAP, audit readiness, and internal controls
Demonstrated ability to build and scale accounting operations in complex, fast-paced settings
Strong communicator and cross-functional collaborator with a process-oriented mindset

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