Vice President, Corporate Controller

VP, Corporate Controller



This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing all accounting operations across a Private Equity backed, geographically dispersed, multi-entity organization.



The VP, Corporate Controller will serve as a key member of the finance leadership team, partnering closely with the CFO and Operations to drive consistency, improve financial visibility, and support strategic decision-making. This individual will own all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and acquisition integration while building the infrastructure required for a high-growth, PE-backed environment.



Office Environment: Candidates should reside in the greater DFW as there will be a future hybrid office presence required



Key Responsibilities



Accounting Leadership & Financial Reporting




- Lead all financial accounting activities across the company and its affiliates.
- Serve as the subject matter expert on GAAP and accounting policies; develop, document, and enforce standardized policies across all entities.
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and audit-ready financial statements.
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including consolidation and intercompany accounting.
- Prepare and enhance internal and external reporting packages for leadership, lenders, and other stakeholders.





Operations Partnership & Working Capital




- Partner with Operations to align financial processes such as billing, collections, and expense management with corporate standards.
- Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions to optimize working capital and cash flow.
- Advise leadership on financial performance, cost trends, and opportunities for operational improvement.





Systems & Scalability




- Evaluate, implement, and optimize accounting systems and tools to support centralized operations and scalable growth.
- Drive ERP alignment and data consistency across legacy and acquired entities.
- Improve reporting capabilities through automation, dashboards, and KPI tracking.





M&A Integration




- Lead accounting integration for acquisitions, including onboarding, system alignment, and process standardization.
- Support financial due diligence in partnership with executive leadership.





Controls, Compliance & Audit




- Establish and maintain strong internal controls across all entities and locations.
- Oversee audit and tax processes, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other third parties.





Leadership & Team Development




- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, centralized accounting organization.
- Assess team structure across corporate and field locations; identify gaps and scale the team appropriately.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong communication across all levels of the organization.





Qualifications





- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA required.
- Significant progressive accounting experience, including leadership in multi-entity, multi-location environments.
- Experience leading accounting transformations, centralization efforts, or process standardization initiatives.
- Background in Private Equity-backed organizations strongly preferred.
- Experience with M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
- Systems-oriented mindset with experience implementing or optimizing ERP platforms.
- Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
- Proven ability to lead distributed teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights to executive leadership and non-finance partners.