Corporate Controller

Lincoln Search Consultants, Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Search Consultants, Inc. has been retained to identify an experienced Controller to lead the global accounting organization for a large, PE-backed software company in the Greater Chicago Area.

Reporting to the CFO, this role will oversee a ~100-person team across Chicago and India, driving consolidated reporting for ~30 entities and operations in ~20 jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will bring deep ASC 606 expertise, multi-entity management, and a track record of scaling finance in

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Experience in technology/software or SaaS companies preferred.
• Experience in a private equity-backed environment.
• Deep ASC 606 revenue recognition experience with subscription, license, or usage-based arrangements.
• Experience managing global multi-entity and multi-currency operations.
• Big Four/public accounting background preferred.
• Ability to travel internationally ~1x per year.

Responsibilities

• Lead global monthly, quarterly and annual close and consolidation.
• Ensure accurate US GAAP financial reporting.
• Oversee technical accounting, including ASC 606, ASC 718, purchase accounting and debt-related matters.
• Manage adjusted EBITDA reporting, lender reporting and covenant compliance.
• Partner with Sales, Legal and Deal Desk on software/SaaS contract structures.
• Lead global audit, statutory reporting, tax, treasury and payroll.
• Strengthen internal controls and speed/scale the close.
• Lead accounting activities for acquisitions, including due diligence and integration.
• Drive automation and optimization of NetSuite and related financial systems.

Skills

CPA

Global accounting

US GAAP

Education

Certified Public Accountant

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Controller — Global Software Company Greater Chicago Area | $250,000–$300,000 Base + Equity Lincoln Search Consultants has been retained by a large, private equity-backed enterprise software company to identify an experienced Controller to lead its global accounting organization. Reporting to the CFO, this individual will oversee an approximately 100-person accounting team distributed between the Chicago area and India, with responsibility for consolidated financial reporting across approximately 30 legal entities and operations in roughly 20 international jurisdictions. This is a permanent, highly visible leadership opportunity within an acquisitive organization approaching $1 billion in revenue. The Controller will partner closely with executive leadership, private equity sponsors, lenders, auditors and cross-functional business leaders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the global monthly, quarterly and annual close and consolidation process
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting under US GAAP
• Oversee technical accounting, including ASC 606, ASC 718, purchase accounting and debt-related matters
• Manage adjusted EBITDA reporting, lender reporting and covenant compliance
• Partner with Sales, Legal and Deal Desk on complex software and SaaS contract structures
• Lead global audit, statutory reporting, tax, treasury, payroll and operational accounting
• Strengthen internal controls and improve the speed, accuracy and scalability of the close
• Lead accounting activities associated with acquisitions, including diligence, purchase accounting and integration
• Drive greater automation and continued optimization of NetSuite and related financial systems

Required Background

• CPA required
• 12+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience
• Current or recent Controller, Corporate Controller, Global Controller, Chief Accounting Officer or senior Assistant Controller experience
• Technology company experience is required; software or SaaS experience is strongly preferred
• Deep ASC 606 revenue recognition experience involving subscription, license, usage-based or other complex technology arrangements
• Experience in a private equity-backed, leveraged or similarly performance-driven environment
• Significant M&A, purchase accounting and integration experience
• Experience managing global, multi-entity and multi-currency accounting operations
• Demonstrated success leading a sizable, geographically distributed team
• Big Four or large public accounting foundation strongly preferred
• NetSuite experience preferred
• Ability to travel internationally approximately once annually The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting capabilities with operational discipline, executive presence and the ability to lead at scale. This person must be comfortable challenging existing practices, holding teams accountable and partnering beyond the traditional accounting function.