Strategic Controller for a PE-Backed Growth Firm

3P Partners; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

3P Partners is seeking a Controller to lead accounting for its growing, PE-backed distribution business near Oakland. This newly created role reports to the CFO, owns the monthly close, technical accounting, financial controls, and relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.

The Controller will improve reporting speed and accuracy, strengthen cash forecasting and working capital management, and help build a scalable accounting function.

Qualifications

• Own and improve the monthly close, reconciliations, general ledger accuracy, and financial reporting.
• Lead technical accounting for revenue recognition, inventory, landed costs, accruals, and leases.
• Manage audit, tax matters, banking relationships, cash forecasts, and working capital.
• Hands-on ERP experience and a track record of improving processes through technology.
• Experience building internal controls and leading both employees and outsourced accounting partners.
• Strong communication across finance, operations, and sales.
• CPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve the monthly close, reconciliations, general ledger accuracy, and financial reporting.
• Lead technical accounting for revenue recognition, inventory, landed costs, accruals, and leases.
• Manage audit, tax, and banking relationships, including multi-state compliance and related filings.
• Maintain cash forecasts and report on net working capital.
• Build internal controls and improve accounting processes through the ERP system, dashboards, and automation.
• Develop the accounting team and oversee the performance of the outsourced accounting provider.
• Partner with operations and sales leaders to incorporate controls into day-to-day work.
• Lead accounting process integration and support consistent reporting across entities.
• Work with the CFO on financial priorities and prepare reporting for senior leadership, the board, and investors.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

3P Partners is seeking a Controller to lead accounting for its growing, PE-backed distribution business near Oakland. This newly created role reports to the CFO, owns the monthly close, technical accounting, financial controls, and relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.

The Controller will improve reporting speed and accuracy, strengthen cash forecasting and working capital management, and help build a scalable accounting function.