Senior VP, Corporate Controller — Finance Transformation Leader

Pinnacle Search; Kentucky; On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Search seeks a Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting function, reporting to the CFO and guiding the enterprise through transformation. The role focuses on building a best-in-class organization with strong internal controls and a clear financial story for executives and the Board.

The ideal candidate has extensive US GAAP experience, CPA credentials, and a track record of partnering with senior leaders to drive profitability and

Qualifications

• CPA required with 15+ years of accounting leadership experience.
• Strong US GAAP expertise; public accounting foundation preferred.
• Experience with external audits, internal controls, and ERP implementations.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders and drive finance transformation.
• Experience in private equity-backed or multi-site operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted strategic advisor to CFO and executive leadership.
• Lead and develop a best-in-class accounting organization across reporting, consolidations, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and controls.
• Oversee direct and indirect tax planning and compliance for US and Canada.
• Partner with business leaders to enable better financial decisions.
• Drive finance transformation and ERP modernization projects.
• Oversee external audits, internal controls, and financial compliance.

Skills

CPA

Leadership

US GAAP

ERP implementation

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Pinnacle Search seeks a Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting function, reporting to the CFO and guiding the enterprise through transformation. The role focuses on building a best-in-class organization with strong internal controls and a clear financial story for executives and the Board.

The ideal candidate has extensive US GAAP experience, CPA credentials, and a track record of partnering with senior leaders to drive profitability and