<p><strong>Corporate Controller – PE-Backed Growth Organization (Remote)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A growing private equity backed organization is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead its accounting and financial reporting function during an exciting period of growth and continued investment.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a highly visible leadership opportunity within a lean, high performing accounting and finance team and will work closely with executive leadership, private equity ownership, lending partners, and operating business leaders. The Controller will be responsible for leading the close process, overseeing consolidated financial reporting, managing treasury and banking activities, supporting audits, and providing accounting leadership across a decentralized operating structure.</p><p><br></p><p>The finance team consists of experienced, collaborative professionals who bring strong backgrounds from both mid-sized and larger organizations. This role will manage a team of two accounting professionals while helping drive consistency, process improvement, and financial discipline across the business.</p><p><br></p><p>While the position is remote, the organization has intentionally concentrated recent finance and accounting leadership hires in the Chicago market, including key additions across accounting and FP&A. Given the close partnership with these leaders and the company's long term vision for its finance organization, candidates located in the Chicagoland area are being prioritized.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><em>Financial Close & Consolidated Reporting</em></p><p>Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across multiple operating entities. Ensure timely and accurate consolidated financial reporting while driving improvements in close efficiency, reporting processes, and internal controls.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Accounting Leadership & Technical Guidance</em></p><p>Serve as the primary accounting resource for finance and accounting personnel across the organization. Provide guidance on percentage of completion accounting, revenue recognition, and other accounting matters to support consistency and compliance throughout the business.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Private Equity & Lender Reporting</em></p><p>Prepare and oversee recurring reporting packages for private equity ownership and lending partners. Support financial analysis, covenant compliance reporting, and other key reporting requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Treasury & Banking Activities</em></p><p>Oversee daily cash management and treasury functions including banking relationships, cash forecasting, account administration, liquidity planning, and ongoing cash flow management.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Audit Management</em></p><p>Lead annual audit activities and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors. Coordinate financial statement preparation, supporting schedules, audit requests, and related compliance activities.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Team Leadership</em></p><p>Manage, mentor, and develop a team of two accounting professionals while fostering a collaborative and accountable environment focused on continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Process Improvement & Systems Enhancement</em></p><p>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting capabilities, controls, and scalability. Participate in future ERP and finance systems initiatives as the organization continues to grow.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting required</li><li>CPA preferred</li><li>10+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility and leadership exposure</li><li>Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leader within an organization of approximately $100 million in revenue preferred</li><li>Strong experience leading monthly close and consolidated financial reporting processes</li><li>Experience supporting multi-entity organizations</li><li>Background within a percentage of completion, project-based, construction, engineering, industrial services, or manufacturing environment preferred</li><li>Public accounting foundation preferred</li><li>Experience participating in or leading an ERP or finance systems implementation preferred</li><li>Proven ability to build processes, strengthen controls, and improve reporting within a growing organization</li><li>Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to partner effectively across finance, operations, and executive leadership</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Base salary: $170,000 - $190,000</li><li>15-20% target annual bonus</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>401(k) plan with company match</li><li>Paid time off and company holidays</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled</p><p><br></p><p>To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:</p><p>The California Fair Chance Act</p><p>Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance</p><p>Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers</p><p>San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Search being run by Brian Esko – LHH</strong></p><p><strong>Please apply directly or send your resume to Brian.Esko@LHH.com for consideration.</strong></p><p><br></p>