Corporate Controller

CRG Search; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

CRG Search partners with a rapidly growing, PE-backed, $1B global company seeking a VP, Corporate Controller to lead the accounting function, oversee operations, and strengthen internal controls. This highly visible role reports to the CFO and governs accounting across four divisions with a geographically dispersed team.

Based in Charlotte, NC with a hybrid schedule (onsite Mon-Thu, remote Fri), the position manages 8 direct reports and a 15-person team across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 5+ years of accounting leadership experience as a Controller or senior accounting executive.
• Strong U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, technical accounting, audit, and internal controls experience.
• Experience managing and developing sizable accounting teams.
• Experience working across multiple legal entities preferred.
• Private equity experience is a plus.
• Logistics industry experience is a plus.
• Strong systems and process-improvement orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi-division accounting team across the US and Europe.
• Ensure timely, accurate internal and external financial reporting.
• Coordinate audits with external auditors and support Board reporting.
• Drive process improvements and internal controls enhancements.
• Oversee GAAP compliance and accounting system implementations.
• Provide financial insights to support CFO and Board.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Process Improvement

Education

CPA

Bachelor or Master in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Summary: We are partnering with a rapidly growing, PE-backed, $1B global company with 1,500 employees on a VP, Corporate Controller search! The VP, Corporate Controller will lead and optimize the company’s accounting function, with responsibility for accounting operations, financial reporting, quarterly and annual close, internal controls, technical accounting, and external audits. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible leadership role overseeing accounting across four divisions and leading a geographically dispersed team. The Controller will also play an important role in improving processes, strengthening controls, implementing accounting technology, and supporting the CFO and Board.

Location: Charlotte, NC (Southwest)

Compensation: Targeting $230K – $260K base (possibly up to $290,000 for an exceptional fit) + 40% annual bonus (no LTIP or Equity bonus)

Work Model: Hybrid (onsite Monday - Thursday, Remote Friday)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Travel: Approximately 5% travel

Reports to: CFO

Team: 8 direct reports with oversight of a 15-person accounting team across the U.S. and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage a team of accounting professionals across 4 divisions, providing guidance, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative work environment and development mindset
• Develop and maintain a high-performing accounting team through ongoing coaching and professional development
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of all internal and external financial reports and analysis
• Coordinate accounting activities across the organization to ensure all financial transactions, reports, policies, and procedures are in accordance with US GAAP standards and submitted accurately and on time to management and regulatory agencies
• Implement new accounting standards in a timely manner and ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant accounting regulations and internal policies
• Prepare technical memos for significant transactions, including details of accounting impact and related accounting literature

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Develop processes to establish and reinforce internal controls for accurate and repeatable financial statement reporting
• Maintain inter-entity reconciliation and related financial recordkeeping processes
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and controls to reduce risk and ensure sustainability

Audit & Board Support

• Coordinate all audit activity with outside auditors, including annual financial and statutory audits
• Support the CFO in engaging the Board and its committees (Audit, Finance) on audit, tax, and financial results
• Assist in board presentations and support the budget and forecasting processes

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including onshore and offshore members, to provide financial insights that drive informed decision-making
• Review financial plans versus actual results to identify, explain, and correct variances
• Participate in leadership and divisional discussions as appropriate

Technology

• Administer all aspects of new accounting technology implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 5+ years of accounting leadership experience as a Controller, Corporate Controller, or senior accounting executive
• Strong U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, technical accounting, audit, and internal controls experience
• Experience managing and developing sizable accounting teams
• Experience working across multiple legal entities preferred
• Private equity experience is a plus
• Logistics industry experience is a plus
• Strong systems and process-improvement orientation