Controller, PE-Backed Growth & Global Accounting

Vaco by Highspring

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

20% annual bonus opportunity
Comprehensive benefits package
Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking a Controller in Nashville, TN. The ideal candidate is a CPA with over 6 years of technical accounting experience in a fast-paced, private equity environment. This full-time role involves managing accounting operations, compliance with GAAP, and leading a distributed team. The compensation includes a base salary of $160,000 to $170,000 plus a 20% annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with CPA and Big 4 background.
  • Experience managing offshore teams and working with PE-backed companies.
  • Strong technical accounting skills including consolidations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical accounting, compliance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Manage consolidation and external audit relationships.
  • Oversee accounting functions including AP and payroll.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise
Excellent communication skills
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office

Education

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics
PowerBI

Job description

A professional services firm is seeking a Controller in Nashville, TN. The ideal candidate is a CPA with over 6 years of technical accounting experience in a fast-paced, private equity environment. This full-time role involves managing accounting operations, compliance with GAAP, and leading a distributed team. The compensation includes a base salary of $160,000 to $170,000 plus a 20% annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.
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