Corporate Controller

StaffWorthy; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and growing company in Ohio is seeking a Controller to lead financial reporting initiatives and support M&A projects. Ideal candidates come from public accounting or consulting backgrounds, especially from Big 4 firms. You'll work closely with Finance Leadership to implement world-class reporting strategies, contributing to the fast-paced, evolving needs of the organization. This position promises growth opportunities without the typical downsides of the private equity environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in public accounting or consulting, ideally at a Big 4 firm.
• Strong financial reporting background.
• Ability to lead teams and projects related to M&A.

Responsibilities

• Develop world-class financial reporting for operations leaders.
• Work with Finance Leadership team on mapping out reporting processes.
• Collaborate with operational and financial leaders on M&A projects.

Skills

Financial reporting

M&A Projects

Team leadership

Consulting experience

Job description

Company which was founded in the early 90s, has grown from $300mm to over $2bb in annual revenue during the past 7 years. During this time, they have generally completed 4 or more acquisitions each year. Their industry consists of thousands more $50-$100mm businesses, so it is anticipated they will continue their M&A activity into the foreseeable future.

Reason the role is needed:

• Huge growth: over $1 billion in sales growth over the past 5 years growth has created a need for additional firepower in financial reporting.
• The company has reorganized business units and anticipates additional M&A activity and need someone to work with operational & financial leaders to develop the next generation of financial reporting.
• Because of their transactional nature the controller will have an opportunity to work on M&A Projects.
• The controller will enjoy all the benefits of working in a PE backed operating company (fast paced, sophisticated, co-workers, access to capital) without the downsides (they have an unlimited hold period with a focus on longer term value creation).

During the first 90 Days:

• The new controller will work with the Finance Leadership team to map out a path towards world class financial reporting for operations leaders.

Profiles That Could Fit:

• Managers/Senior Managers in public accounting or consulting firm
• This is an ideal role for someone looking to pivot out of professional services. The majority of the companies finance & executive teams come from the Big 4 firms.