Corporate Controller

About the Company

LPW Group is a private equity-backed holding company managing a portfolio of operating businesses in the flow control industry, including manufacturers and distributors of valves, actuators, fittings, and flanges and related fluid handling components and systems. We partner with management teams across our platform to drive operational excellence, strategic growth, and long-term value creation. Our finance and accounting team plays a central role in supporting our investing activities and the financial performance of our portfolio companies.

Position Overview

The Corporate Controller is a senior accounting leader responsible for all accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls at the holding company level and across LPW's operating businesses. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual serves as the technical accounting authority for the firm and acts as a key liaison between the holding company and its portfolio companies on financial matters. The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting expertise with the commercial acumen and communication skills to operate effectively in a fast-paced private equity environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Own the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements for the holding company and its subsidiaries
• Manage the general ledger, chart of accounts, and month-end close processes
• Prepare and review financial reporting packages for senior management and the board of directors
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process with external auditors, serving as the primary point of contact
• Maintain compliance with US GAAP and relevant reporting standards; research and document positions on complex or non-routine accounting matters

Portfolio Company Oversight

• Oversee business unit-level accounting functions, ensuring compliance with LPW policies and driving continuous improvement to site-level accounting performance
• Review and consolidate financial statements submitted by portfolio companies; identify and resolve accounting inconsistencies
• Support portfolio company finance teams on technical accounting questions, purchase accounting, and carve-out financials related to acquisitions and divestitures
• Lead purchase price allocation (PPA) analyses and opening balance sheet preparation following new acquisitions
• Monitor intercompany transactions, eliminations, and related-party disclosures

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust policy library and internal controls framework across the holding company and its subsidiaries
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns in coordination with external tax advisors
• Oversee treasury operations, cash management, and banking relationships at the holding company level
• Maintain compliance with debt covenants and prepare required lender reporting packages

Process & Systems

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives around the close process, financial reporting, and management reporting
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize accounting systems and ERP platforms across the portfolio as needed
• Build scalable processes to support the firm's growth through acquisitions and organic expansion

Leadership

• Manage accounting function at the holding and portfolio company levels
• Partner with FP&A leadership to drive stability, predictability, accuracy, and visibility into the Company's results
• Work closely with the CFO, private equity deal teams, legal, and outside advisors on transactions, financings, and special projects
• Serve as a trusted thought partner to senior leadership at the LPW level and across LPW's subsidiaries on financial matters

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA license (active)
• 8-12 years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting (Big 4 or large regional firm) and industry roles
• Prior experience in a private equity-backed company, PE holding company, or PE fund accounting environment
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, including consolidations, purchase accounting (ASC 805), and debt accounting
• Proven ability to manage an audit and work directly with external auditors and tax advisors
• Strong Excel skills; proficiency with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Datarails, Epicor, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Dynamics)

Preferred

• MBA or advanced degree in Finance or Accounting
• Deep experience in manufacturing environments, including expertise in product costing and manufacturing accounting concepts
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations across several operating subsidiaries
• Exposure to private equity reporting standards
• Familiarity with covenant compliance in leveraged buyout contexts
• Experience supporting M&A transactions, including due diligence and integration

Competencies

• High integrity and attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and managing competing priorities under time pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Proactive manager with track record of clearly setting expectations and delivering feedback
• Collaborative team player who can also operate independently and take ownership
• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Annual performance bonus
• Equity opportunity (role-dependent)
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off

LPW Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.