Corporate Controller

StevenDouglas; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas is recruiting a Corporate Controller to lead the worldwide accounting function, driving accurate financials and tight internal controls for a PE-backed global company. You will partner with the CFO and executive team to support board reporting and lender requirements.

The role requires Big 4 experience, CPA license, and 10+ years in senior accounting leadership, with international multi-entity consolidation and complex close processes.

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• Big 4 public accounting background with progression to Senior/Manager.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Senior accounting leadership experience in a PE-backed company.
• Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP and multi-entity consolidation.
• Experience managing external audits and building/internal controls.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead global month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for U.S. and international entities.
• Oversee multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation, intercompany, eliminations, and FX translation.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for CFO, board, and PE sponsor.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606, ASC 842, and inventory costing.
• Own the annual external audit and maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Partner with tax on U.S. and international compliance, provision, and transfer pricing.
• Support M&A due diligence, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integration.
• Contribute to exit readiness and financing strategies.

Skills

CPA license

Big 4 experience

Senior accounting leadership

10+ years accounting

U.S. GAAP & consolidation

Audits & internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

MS Dynamics

Job description

The Corporate Controller owns the company's worldwide accounting function and is the steward of the company's financial reporting, internal controls, and close process across all domestic and international entities. This leader will be a key partner to the CFO, the executive team, and the private equity sponsor, delivering accurate, timely financials that support board reporting, lender requirements, and strategic decision‑making. The ideal candidate combines technical depth from Big 4 public accounting with hands‑on experience operating in the fast‑paced, value‑creation environment of a PE‑backed, global company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close for all U.S. and international entities, driving toward a faster, more predictable close calendar.
• Oversee multi‑entity, multi‑currency consolidation, including intercompany accounting, eliminations, and foreign currency translation.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for the CFO, executive team, board of directors, and private equity sponsor.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, including technical areas relevant to the business model such as revenue recognition (ASC 606) for service, subscription, and equipment arrangements, lease accounting (ASC 842), and inventory costing.

Audit, Controls & Compliance

• Own the annual external audit relationship and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors.
• Design, document, and maintain a strong internal control environment across all locations, scaled appropriately for a PE‑backed company.
• Partner with tax advisors on U.S. and international tax compliance, provision, and transfer pricing.
• Support statutory reporting requirements for international subsidiaries in coordination with local finance teams and advisors.

Private Equity & Lender Partnership

• Deliver sponsor reporting, KPI packages, and ad hoc analyses requested by the board and private equity partners.
• Manage debt covenant calculations, compliance certificates, and lender reporting.
• Support M&A activity, including due diligence, quality of earnings processes, purchase accounting, and post‑acquisition integration of accounting operations.
• Contribute to exit readiness, including preparing the finance function to support a future sale or recapitalization process.

Leadership & Transformation

• Lead, develop, and retain a global accounting team spanning the U.S., Europe, and Asia‑Pacific.
• Drive process improvement, standardization, and automation across the accounting function, including ERP and systems optimization.
• Partner cross‑functionally with FP&A, operations, supply chain, and sales to ensure accurate cost accounting and margin reporting.

Qualifications

Required

• Active CPA license.
• Big 4 public accounting experience (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG), ideally in audit and progressing to at least the Senior or Manager level.
• Experience in a senior accounting leadership role (Controller, Assistant Controller, or equivalent) at a private equity‑backed company.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP and multi‑entity consolidation.
• Experience managing external audits and building or strengthening internal controls.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.

Preferred

• Experience with international operations, including foreign currency, intercompany, and statutory reporting across Europe and Asia.
• Background in manufacturing, consumer products, or recurring‑revenue/subscription business models.
• Hands‑on M&A experience, including acquisition integration and purchase accounting.
• Experience supporting a PE exit, recapitalization, or sale process.
• Strong ERP proficiency (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) and experience leading systems implementations.