Strategic Controller for Growth & PE-Backed Integration

Hire Score LLC; Milford Mill (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Score LLC, headquartered in Maryland, seeks an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function and serve as a strategic partner to company leadership and its private equity sponsor.

Based at Headquarters, the Controller will oversee financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end close, while building the team and integrating newly acquired businesses across entities. A hands-on leader will drive process improvements and ensure GAAP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including staff management.
• Experience in private equity-backed, multi-entity environments with sponsor-level reporting.
• Strong GAAP knowledge with external audit experience.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency (NetSuite, QuickBooks).

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close with timely financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements and reporting packages for leadership and owners.
• Mentor a team of two Staff Accountants and review work.
• Maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures; improve processes.
• Oversee annual audit and tax processes with external auditors and advisors.
• Collaborate on budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Consolidate results across entities and integrate acquisitions.
• Manage cash, AP/AR, banking relationships, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Job description

Hire Score LLC, headquartered in Maryland, seeks an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function and serve as a strategic partner to company leadership and its private equity sponsor.

Based at Headquarters, the Controller will oversee financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end close, while building the team and integrating newly acquired businesses across entities. A hands-on leader will drive process improvements and ensure GAAP compliance.