Senior Controller: Scale Finance for a Multi-Company Platform

Permanent Solutions Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian is building a multi-company propane platform and seeks a hands-on Controller to serve as a senior accounting and finance leader. This is the first senior internal accounting hire, with visibility and direct responsibility for scalable financial infrastructure across operating companies.

The Controller will own the monthly close, prepare GAAP reporting, manage outsourced resources, and partner with executive leadership to ensure accurate, timely financials while supporting acquisitions

Qualifications

• Hands-on Controller with multi-entity experience.
• Strong GAAP and monthly close ownership.
• Experience managing outsourced accounting resources.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting across platform and operating companies.
• Lead monthly close and close calendar.
• Prepare GAAP financial statements and reports.
• Develop standardized accounting policies and workpapers.
• Manage cash, treasury and lender reporting.
• Oversee AP/AR, inventory, fixed assets and CAPEX.
• Coordinate acquisition integrations and Day 1 planning.

Skills

GAAP accounting

General ledger close

Financial reporting

Cash management

Budgeting

ERP systems

Tools

QBO

Ramp

Expensify

Job description

Guardian is building a multi-company propane platform and seeks a hands-on Controller to serve as a senior accounting and finance leader. This is the first senior internal accounting hire, with visibility and direct responsibility for scalable financial infrastructure across operating companies.

The Controller will own the monthly close, prepare GAAP reporting, manage outsourced resources, and partner with executive leadership to ensure accurate, timely financials while supporting acquisitions