VP Finance / Controller - private equity backed startup

SDL Search Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Generous equity

Job summary

A private equity backed startup in Boston is seeking a VP Finance / Controller to oversee accounting and FP&A responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have 10-20 years of experience in high-growth environments and will lead process improvements while mentoring a small team. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and generous equity. If you are a motivated CPA with experience in startups, this could be an impactful opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10-20 years of experience in high-growth, private-equity backed organizations.
• Experience taking an accounting/finance function from basic to top-tier.
• Prior experience leading system implementations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting & FP&A responsibilities.
• Lead process improvements throughout the accounting & finance division.
• Identify and mentor current and future talent.

Skills

Strong FP&A experience

Process improvement skills

Leadership skills

Collaborative culture development

Education

CPA or advanced degree

Job description

VP Finance / Controller - private equity backed startup

About the job VP Finance / Controller - private equity backed startup

Mission-driven, private equity backed start-up company is searching for an influential, top-performing, Controller to oversee accounting & FP&A responsibilities.

The Controller will work with the CFO & CEO on strategic projects, will lead process improvements throughout the accounting & finance division and should be an entrepreneurial-minded individual who is excited by a highly diverse, impactful role.

This organization has completed a Series A funding round, has begun fundraising for Series B, and continues to grow organically and through acquisition.

The Controller will oversee 3‑4 people to start and will be pivotal in identifying and mentoring current and future talent. The ideal candidate is an extremely motivated, technically strong CPA, with prior experience in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment. Controller candidates should have 10‑20 years of experience in startup, technology, PE‑backed, high‑growth environments, and experience taking an accounting/finance function from basic to top‑tier.

This role includes a competitive salary, excellent benefits and generous equity.

Qualifications:

• CPA or advanced degree preferred
• 10-20 years related experience
• experience in high-growth, private-equity backed organizations
• strong FP&A experience, experience with M&A
• systems & process-minded individual; strong process improvement skills
• prior experience leading system implementations
• understands how to create and nurture a positive, collaborative culture, while getting the job done