Corporate Controller

Reposted 7 Hours Ago
Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
Expert/Leader
HR Tech • Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
The Corporate Controller leads accounting and controllership functions, including close processes, general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, tax, US GAAP reporting, audits, and internal controls. The role manages a team of 10–20 professionals, supports budgeting and forecasting, partners with executive leadership and auditors, and drives process improvement, systems optimization, risk management, and strategic financial analysis in a private equity-backed environment.
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Position Overview

The Corporate Controller will oversee all accounting and controllership functions, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, effective financial reporting, and strong internal controls. This role requires a proven leader who can manage and develop a high-performing team, partner with executive leadership, and support strategic financial decision-making in a dynamic, private equity-backed environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage a team of 10–20 accounting professionals, driving accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.

  • Oversee all aspects of accounting, including:

    • Month-end and year-end close processes

    • General ledger (G/L) management

    • Accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), payroll, and tax

    • Preparation of financial statements in compliance with US GAAP

  • Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and lead audit readiness.

  • Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

  • Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support business planning and cost management.

  • Provide actionable insights by leveraging ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), Excel financial modeling, and data analytics tools.

  • Partner with the CFO, audit committee, and other executive leaders to ensure financial transparency and strategic alignment.

  • Lead process improvement initiatives, organizational transformation, and systems optimization in a private equity-backed environment.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support business growth, product innovation, and operational effectiveness.

  • Champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and team development.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s preferred.

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

  • 10+ years of progressive controllership experience in private middle-market companies; at least 5 years in a leadership role.

  • Prior experience in a Big Four or major public accounting firm is highly preferred.

  • Strong expertise in US GAAP and technical accounting.

  • Proven experience managing audits with major accounting firms.

  • Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), Excel modeling, and data analytics tools.

  • Demonstrated success in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A).

  • Experience in private equity-backed companies and technology or service-focused businesses.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; proven ability to mentor and build teams.

  • Business-oriented mindset with an ability to translate financial data into strategic insights.

  • Experience in organizational change management, risk management, and cost control.

  • Familiarity with AI tools and applications in finance is a plus.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Master's degree
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • 10+ years of progressive controllership experience in private middle-market companies
  • At least 5 years in a leadership role
  • Experience at a Big Four or major public accounting firm
  • Strong expertise in US GAAP and technical accounting
  • Experience managing audits with major accounting firms
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite
  • Proficiency with Excel financial modeling and data analytics tools
  • Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning and analysis
  • Experience in private equity-backed companies and technology or service-focused businesses
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience mentoring and building teams
  • Business-oriented ability to translate financial data into strategic insights
  • Experience in organizational change management, risk management, and cost control
  • Familiarity with AI tools and applications in finance
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The Company
5 Employees

What We Do

Semicolon Talent is a remote human-resources consultancy specializing in people operations and talent acquisition. It helps startups and scaling companies build stronger teams through recruiting, HR strategy, employee engagement, performance management, compensation and total rewards, DEIB, manager training, policy and process design, and HR-technology implementation. Its service packages provide fractional People Operations support, recruiting, workshops, and strategic organizational guidance for sustainable growth.

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