Corporate Controller

Griffin Search Partners; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Search Partners represents a growing PE-backed industrial services company seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller to lead accounting and financial operations across its U.S. and Canadian locations.

This high-visibility role partners directly with executive leadership and the private equity sponsor to shape the finance function during a period of growth. The ideal candidate will oversee multi-site finance, drive close processes, and build a high-performing team in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Controller or similar accounting leadership experience.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge; multi-site and project/job-cost accounting.
• Manufacturing/industrial or field services background preferred.
• ERP experience; Epicor/Kinetic a strong plus; CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close, consolidation and financial reporting.
• Oversee multi-site, multi-currency and project/job-cost accounting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital.
• Provide financial and operational analysis to leadership and PE ownership.
• Strengthen accounting processes, controls, reporting and KPIs.
• Partner with operations to improve margins and business performance.
• Lead and develop the accounting team.
• Support ERP/process improvements and future growth initiatives.

Skills

US GAAP

Multi-site accounting

Project/job-cost accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership/people management

Strategic business partnering

Mfg/industrial experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA preferred

Tools

Epicor/Kinetic

Job description

Our client, a growing PE-backed industrial services company, is seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller to lead accounting and financial operations across its U.S. and Canadian locations.

This is a highly visible role partnering directly with executive leadership and the private equity sponsor, with the opportunity to help shape the finance function as the company continues to grow.

What You'll Do

• Lead month-end close, consolidation and financial reporting
• Oversee multi-site, multi-currency and project/job-cost accounting
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital
• Provide financial and operational analysis to leadership and PE ownership
• Strengthen accounting processes, controls, reporting and KPIs
• Partner with operations to improve margins and business performance
• Lead and develop the accounting team
• Support ERP/process improvements and future growth initiatives

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Controller or similar accounting leadership experience
• Strong US GAAP knowledge
• Multi-site and project/job-cost accounting experience
• Manufacturing, industrial or field services experience preferred
• ERP experience; Epicor/Kinetic a strong plus
• PE-backed company experience highly desirableBachelor's degree required; CPA preferred

The Ideal Candidate

A hands-on leader who can think strategically but isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and dig into the accounting, systems and details.

Why This Opportunity?

You'll join the executive management team at an important stage of growth and have significant influence over the development of the finance organization.

Potential to evolve into a CFO role for the right individual.

Mansfield, TX | Primarily onsite with potential flexibility once established

Periodic travel to Canadian operations