Strategic PE-Backed Controller | Growth & Leadership

Proven Recruiting

Addison (TX)

Hybrid

USD 175,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package
Dental
Vision
401K

Job summary

Proven Recruiting is seeking a Controller for a hybrid schedule to join a fast-growing, private equity-backed business with high-visibility leadership responsibilities. You will own accounting oversight in a high-transaction, acquisitive environment and support the CFO with quarterly and annual filings.

You are a CPA with 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, GAAP expertise, and prior management and acquisitions experience. This role offers growth and a top-tier benefits package.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
  • CPA certification required.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and industry.
  • Strong GAAP accounting skills.
  • Prior management experience required.
  • Experience with acquisitions in a private‑equity environment.

Responsibilities

  • Own the accounting oversight for a high-transaction, acquisitive environment.
  • Assist the CFO with quarterly and annual filings, registration statements, and financial statements.
  • Coordinate audits and reviews with external public accountants.
  • Lead the implementation of new accounting pronouncements and policies and ensure timely system changes.
  • Act as a strategic leader on a high-performing accounting team.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
CPA certification

Job description

Proven Recruiting is seeking a Controller for a hybrid schedule to join a fast-growing, private equity-backed business with high-visibility leadership responsibilities. You will own accounting oversight in a high-transaction, acquisitive environment and support the CFO with quarterly and annual filings.

You are a CPA with 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, GAAP expertise, and prior management and acquisitions experience. This role offers growth and a top-tier benefits package.

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