Director of Finance

Selby Jennings; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity backed healthcare solutions company located in College Station is seeking a Controller to modernize and scale its accounting and finance functions. The ideal candidate will work closely with the CFO and private equity stakeholders to revamp financial processes and strengthen controls to support rapid growth in a regulated industry. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, seven years of experience, and strong GAAP knowledge. Leadership and communication skills are essential for this transformative role.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in private equity-backed environments preferred.
• Background in pharmaceuticals or regulated manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead modernization of accounting and finance functions.
• Serve as primary contact for auditors and consultants.
• Oversee annual audits and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Manage payroll processing and tax compliance.
• Develop the accounting and treasury teams.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

People management

Process improvement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Compensation: $175,000 to $225,000 base plus bonus

Summary

We are partnering with a private equity backed pharmaceutical and healthcare solutions company located in College Station that specializes in the design and construction of advanced disinfection and containment rooms for hospitals and healthcare systems. The business was recently acquired by a private equity sponsor that has invested heavily in infrastructure, leadership, and long term growth initiatives.

As part of this next phase, the firm is seeking a Controller to play a critical role in modernizing and scaling the accounting and finance function. This individual will serve as a key partner to the CFO and private equity stakeholders, helping to revamp financial processes, strengthen controls, and build a finance organization capable of supporting rapid growth in a highly regulated healthcare and manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for a hands on finance leader with experience in private equity backed companies, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing who thrives in transformation oriented environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overhaul and modernization of the accounting and finance function following the private equity acquisition
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and third party consultants
• Manage and coordinate annual audits and ensure audit readiness across all accounting functions
• Design, implement, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in compliance with GAAP and healthcare industry standards
• Oversee month end close, general ledger, financial reporting, and balance sheet integrity
• Manage payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, reconciliations, and related audits
• Oversee and develop the accounting, treasury, and payroll teams, building scalable processes and clear accountability
• Partner closely with the CFO on cash management, forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning
• Support private equity reporting requirements and provide financial insight to support strategic decision making and value creation initiatives
• Analyze financial transactions and operational trends to improve visibility, accuracy, and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience working in a private equity backed environment or through a post acquisition integration strongly preferred
• Background in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, medical devices, or regulated manufacturing highly preferred
• Prior experience leading process improvement, systems upgrades, or finance transformations
• At least one year of people management experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit processes
• CPA preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with executives and investors