PE-Backed Controller: Lead Scalable Finance & Consolidations

Korn Ferry; Trenton (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Strong benefits

Career advancement

Private equity exposure

Job summary

Korn Ferry is partnering with a rapidly growing, private equity-backed company in the Greater Chattanooga Area to hire a hands-on Controller who will own accounting operations and financial reporting. This on-site leadership role reports to the CFO and will help build scalable infrastructure for a multi-entity organization after a period of acquisitions.

The successful candidate will lead the accounting team, drive consolidations and internal controls, and partner with the CFO on budgeting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 7+ years progressive accounting experience.
• Multi-entity/location or complex accounting environment.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of financials across a multi-entity organization.
• Oversee consolidations and financial reporting.
• Lead the accounting team with scalable processes and controls.
• Partner with CFO on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic initiatives.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization across entities.
• Support board and lender reporting and KPI deliverables.
• Lead acquisitions integration in accounting.
• Assist with due diligence and growth initiatives.
• Manage external audits and compliance.
• Foster proactive accounting culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Korn Ferry is partnering with a rapidly growing, private equity-backed company in the Greater Chattanooga Area to hire a hands-on Controller who will own accounting operations and financial reporting. This on-site leadership role reports to the CFO and will help build scalable infrastructure for a multi-entity organization after a period of acquisitions.

The successful candidate will lead the accounting team, drive consolidations and internal controls, and partner with the CFO on budgeting,