Corporate Controller

Finatal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking an accomplished Corporate Controller for a construction services company in Houston, TX. This role involves leading all accounting operations, partnering with executives for strategic decisions, and integrating acquired businesses. Candidates should have proven experience in a construction-related environment and a solid track record in private equity. This pivotal role offers a full-time position with significant responsibilities in a fast-paced growth setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader within a construction services company.
• Track record in a private-equity environment, ideally through growth and transaction/exit events.
• Strong technical accounting expertise and hands-on leadership style.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, acquisition-driven organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Partner with the CEO, CFO, and executive team to support strategic decision-making.
• Integrate newly acquired businesses and establish scalable systems and controls.
• Drive process improvements to meet the rigor of a PE-backed environment and upcoming exit.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounting operations

Private equity environment

Technical accounting expertise

Leadership

Job description

Retained Executive Search - Private Equity Office of the CFO

Finatal is partnered with a construction services company backed by a leading private equity sponsor, seeking an accomplished Corporate Controller to help drive its next phase of growth. With approximately $100M in annual revenue and an active buy-and-build strategy, the company plans to scale through acquisitions and prepare for an exit within the next 24 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Partner with the CEO, CFO, and executive team to support strategic decision-making.
• Integrate newly acquired businesses and establish scalable systems and controls.
• Drive process improvements to meet the rigor of a PE-backed environment and upcoming exit.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader within a construction or construction-services company.
• Track record in a private-equity environment, ideally through growth and transaction/exit events.
• Strong technical accounting expertise and hands-on leadership style.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, acquisition-driven organization.

This is a pivotal role for a finance leader who enjoys building structure, guiding a team, and partnering directly with ownership to create value.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Construction and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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