Corporate Controller

The Corporate Controller is a newly created, hands-on leadership role responsible for building and scaling the accounting function within a rapidly organization growing via acquisitions. Operating in an entrepreneurial, acquisition-driven environment, this individual will establish the accounting infrastructure, controls, processes, systems, and reporting disciplines necessary to support the company as it scales.

The Controller will oversee accounting across the organization, partnering closely with Plant Controllers at acquired businesses to establish consistent accounting practices, reporting standards, controls, and systems while maintaining appropriate local ownership. This role is ideal for a CPA who has operated in a high-growth or roll-up environment and is comfortable building structure across newly acquired businesses where processes and systems may vary.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the corporate accounting function, establishing scalable processes, policies, controls, and reporting standards across the organization.
• Provide oversight and leadership to Plant Controllers and accounting teams at acquired entities, establishing consistent expectations while maintaining appropriate local accountability.
• Oversee the consolidated accounting organization, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll accounting, cash management, inventory, cost accounting, fixed assets, and intercompany activity.
• Lead the monthly close and consolidation process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Establish standardized accounting policies, close procedures, reconciliations, and internal controls across newly acquired businesses.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable government contracting requirements, including appropriate contract and cost accounting practices.
• Lead the accounting integration of acquisitions, including chart‑of‑account alignment, opening balance sheets, systems and process conversions, intercompany activity, accounting policies, controls, and reporting.
• Partner with local Controllers and leadership teams to assess newly acquired accounting functions, identify gaps, and develop integration and improvement plans.
• Support financial due diligence, Day 1 readiness, and post‑close integration activities for future acquisitions.
• Develop a repeatable accounting integration framework that can be deployed as additional businesses are acquired.
• Lead external audit activities and establish consistent audit‑ready processes and documentation across the organization.
• Drive ERP, systems, automation, and reporting improvements to create a scalable financial infrastructure across multiple entities.
• Partner closely with Finance, Operations, and executive leadership to provide visibility into financial performance and support business decision‑making.
• Build and develop the broader accounting organization, including strengthening local finance teams, establishing clear roles and accountability, and developing accounting talent as the company grows.
• Remain hands‑on and willing to work in the details while simultaneously building the accounting infrastructure required to support a rapidly scaling organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA required.
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or senior accounting leadership experience.
• Defense, aerospace, government contracting, or closely related industry experience required.
• Strong understanding of accounting requirements within a government contracting environment, including contract and cost accounting is preferred
• Demonstrated experience within an acquisition‑driven or roll‑up environment, including the accounting integration of acquired businesses.
• Experience overseeing accounting across multiple entities, business units, or operating locations, ideally through local or Plant Controllers.
• Experience building or significantly professionalizing an accounting function within a startup, emerging‑growth, or rapidly scaling organization.
• Strong technical accounting foundation with deep knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, consolidations, intercompany accounting, and internal controls.
• Experience integrating acquired businesses with different accounting processes, systems, and levels of financial sophistication.
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting within a product, manufacturing, or similarly complex environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading external audits and establishing audit‑ready accounting processes.
• Strong ERP and systems orientation with experience implementing, integrating, or optimizing financial systems.
• Proven ability to standardize accounting processes while effectively partnering with local finance leaders and operating teams.
• Experience building, leading, and developing accounting teams.
• Entrepreneurial, hands‑on leadership style with the ability to operate effectively in an environment where infrastructure and processes are still being built.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with executives, operating leadership, and external advisors.