Remote PE Controller: Lead GAAP, Consolidations & Growth

Katalyst Group; Illinois; Remote; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading executive search provider is seeking a Controller to manage financial reporting and internal controls in a PE-backed company. The ideal candidate has Big 4 training, strong experience in POC accounting, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. The Controller will oversee financial integration during acquisitions and optimize accounting functions using Sage ERP. Competitive compensation ranges from $175K to $225K, with additional bonuses, and it's a remote position, preferably for someone in the Chicagoland area.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on accounting leader with experience in PE-backed companies.
• Proven ability to lead teams through transformation and deal with rapid change.
• Highly organized and system-savvy individual.

Responsibilities

• Own financial reporting integrity and accuracy.
• Execute GAAP-compliant reporting within a POC revenue model.
• Lead accounting integration for acquisitions and oversee purchase accounting.

Skills

GAAP-compliant reporting

POC accounting

Multi-entity consolidation

Building control environments

Communication with executives

Education

Big 4 training

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

A leading executive search provider is seeking a Controller to manage financial reporting and internal controls in a PE-backed company. The ideal candidate has Big 4 training, strong experience in POC accounting, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. The Controller will oversee financial integration during acquisitions and optimize accounting functions using Sage ERP. Competitive compensation ranges from $175K to $225K, with additional bonuses, and it's a remote position, preferably for someone in the Chicagoland area.