Global Software Controller - PE-Backed, 100+ Team

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

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