Controller

About Evergreen Services Group Evergreen Services Group is a San Francisco‑based holding company that acquires and operates B2B services companies across North America. Since its founding in late 2017, Evergreen has completed 100+ acquisitions across Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity, ERP Software Partners and Government Services. We are driven by a people‑first mission to be the best home for businesses and their leaders, marrying capital allocation with inspired operations. Role Overview As Controller, you will own all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and business operations for a high‑growth, private equity‑backed business. You will drive timely financial operations, implement scalable systems, support audits and compliance, and oversee day‑to‑day business operations including employee management, new‑business initiatives and contract administration. This role reports to the CEO and is based in the South Carolina area. Responsibilities Own the finance and accounting function, including financial reporting and month‑end close, payroll and time‑keeping management, budgeting and forecasting, invoicing and payables, and process improvement. Own the business operations of the company, including contracts administration, benefits administration, and employee management (culture building, retention activities). Serve as company representative alongside the business' President/Founder to the Board of Directors – deliver management insights, analyses, and strategic plans. Support business‑development activities to augment the company’s new contract capture function. Demonstrate strong financial acumen, including financial statement preparation and audit leadership. Apply advanced Excel and modeling command, creating error‑proof templates, controls, and model checks. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve 15%+ YoY revenue and EBITDA growth. Build and maintain strong relationships across stakeholders, founders, and the Lyra ecosystem. Willing to live in or relocate to the Anchorage Area. Desired Attributes Financial leader who enjoys problem solving and excels in ambiguous environments. Ultra‑accountability and ownership mindset – someone that “wants the ball” and delivers successful outcomes. Strong EQ and a growth mindset. Willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved in all aspects of running a business from vision setting to tactical execution. Energized by a high‑growth environment and opportunity for increased responsibility. Comfortable with ambiguity. Ability to communicate complex information at varying levels of detail. Spirit of continuous improvement to implement new processes. Qualifications 6 years of experience in accounting, with a strong understanding of financial statement preparation, multi‑entity consolidation, and GAAP compliance. Experience in public accounting highly preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Proven ability to identify and address data anomalies, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial reports. Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to finance leaders. Experience leading or supporting financial audits and meeting tax requirements. Enthusiasm to continue to scale an organization. Energized by a high‑growth environment and opportunity for increased responsibility. Comfortable with ambiguity. Ability to communicate complex information at varying levels of detail. Spirit of continuous improvement to implement new processes. Benefits A competitive compensation package will be offered alongside a benefits package including full medical and dental coverage, unlimited PTO, 401(k) match, family planning support, and much more. Equal Employment Opportunity Evergreen Services Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Aff… (legal statement omitted for brevity). Evergreen encourages qualified applicants of all backgrounds to apply and in compliance with all applicable laws provides a supportive hiring environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr