Corporate Controller

Carolina PRG has partnered with a leading private equity-backed consumer products company with approximately $400 million in annual revenue to identify a Corporate Controller. This newly created role comes at an exciting point in the company's evolution, following two years of significant integration, process enhancement, and internal controls initiatives related to a major acquisition. With the foundational transformation work complete, the organization is seeking a strong accounting leader to oversee financial reporting, technical accounting, and the ongoing execution of a well-established accounting function.

Corporate Controller Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead the company's accounting operations and financial reporting function for a growing, private equity-backed consumer products organization with approximately $400 million in annual revenue.

This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, overseeing the monthly close process, managing technical accounting matters, reviewing financial statements, and leading core accounting functions including Accounts Payable and Treasury/Cash Management. The company has recently completed a significant acquisition and integration effort, and the foundational accounting infrastructure, processes, and controls are already in place. As a result, this position is best suited for a strong operator and steward of an established accounting function rather than a transformational builder.

The Corporate Controller will partner closely with the CFO and executive leadership team to maintain accurate financial reporting, support lender and investor requirements, and drive consistency and discipline across the accounting organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close Management

• Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures and ensure consistent application across the organization.
• Analyze financial results and significant accounting fluctuations, providing insights and explanations to executive leadership.
• Coordinate year-end audit activities and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Research, evaluate, and document technical accounting matters under U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and review accounting memos supporting complex transactions and accounting conclusions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Support lender reporting requirements and other financial compliance obligations.
• Monitor emerging accounting guidance and assess potential impacts to the organization.

Accounting Operations Leadership

• Provide leadership and oversight for the Accounts Payable and Treasury/Cash Management teams.
• Ensure effective cash controls, liquidity reporting, and banking relationships.
• Monitor working capital activities and support cash flow management initiatives.
• Review account reconciliations and maintain a strong control environment across accounting processes.
• Ensure accounting operations are executed efficiently and consistently within established processes.

Internal Controls & Process Stewardship

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
• Monitor adherence to established accounting processes and policies.
• Identify opportunities for incremental process improvements while preserving operational stability.
• Support ongoing compliance, documentation, and control initiatives.

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Develop, mentor, and manage accounting team members.
• Partner with FP&A, operations, and business leaders to support financial reporting and business initiatives.
• Provide reliable financial information to support executive decision-making.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO on accounting, reporting, and compliance matters.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Director of Accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting.
• Experience leading monthly close and financial reporting processes in a multi-entity environment.
• Prior experience managing accounting teams including AP and Treasury/Cash functions.
• Experience working with external auditors and preparing audited financial statements.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Preferred

• Experience within consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, retail, or other product-oriented industries.
• Experience in a private equity-backed company environment.
• Exposure to acquisition accounting and post-acquisition integration environments.
• Experience supporting lender reporting and debt covenant compliance.