Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller – High Impact Financial Services Firm

Ready to step into a leadership role where you can make a visible impact? A growing, private equity-backed financial services firm is seeking a Controller to partner closely with the CFO, lead a small accounting team, and help build the processes, reporting, and infrastructure needed to support continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys balancing day-to-day execution with strategic improvement initiatives.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within financial services, wealth management, or other fee-based business models
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, revenue recognition, lease accounting, and audit management
• Experience working with executive leadership, external auditors, and private equity stakeholders preferred
• Hands-on, proactive leader with a track record of improving processes and building scalable accounting operations

What you’ll do:

• Lead accounting operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, and oversight of a small accounting team
• Prepare and review financial statements while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and reporting requirements
• Manage external audit activities, revenue recognition, lease accounting, and overall audit readiness
• Partner with leadership to improve processes, strengthen reporting capabilities, and support future system enhancements
• Help build scalable finance and accounting infrastructure to support continued organizational growth

Why work here:

• Strategic, highly visible role reporting directly to the CFO
• Opportunity to help scale a profitable and growing organization
• Strong leadership team committed to long-term growth and operational excellence
• Backing from an established private equity partner with a collaborative approach
• Opportunity to lead process improvement and modernization initiatives across the accounting function

What does this position pay?

Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and education.

The expected range for this role is $175,000-$225,000 per year. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

What’s next?

Please email your resume to apierce@provenrecruiting.com if you’re excited to explore this opportunity with our client.

We actively support and promote people of various backgrounds, from race, religion, gender to geographical area, university, lifestyle, and personality type. Proven Recruiting is minority-owned, majority women, and is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the broader community. Apply today!

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