Controller

Join a growing environmental services company with locations across the U.S. and a strong reputation for hands‑on leadership, a supportive team culture, and long‑term career growth. We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function and serve as a key financial partner to company leadership and its private equity sponsor. Based at Headquarters, the Controller will oversee the company’s financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, and month‑end close process. This is a hands‑on leadership role with significant visibility across the organization and an opportunity to build and strengthen the accounting function to support the Company's continued growth, including the integration of newly acquired businesses. Key responsibilities: Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. Prepare and review financial statements and reporting packages for company leadership, the Board, and private equity ownership. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two Staff Accountants, providing guidance, setting priorities, and reviewing accounting work. Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures while identifying opportunities to improve processes. Manage the annual audit and tax processes, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors. Partner with leadership on annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and analysis of actual results versus budget and forecast. Consolidate financial results across multiple entities and locations, including the integration of newly acquired businesses into the company’s accounting structure and systems. Oversee cash management, AP/AR escalations, banking relationships, and other key accounting operations. Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes, improve reporting, and reduce manual work. Develop board- and sponsor-ready reporting, KPI dashboards, and financial analyses to support business decisions. Ensure compliance with GAAP, debt covenants, and financial reporting requirements. Serve as a trusted financial partner to leadership, providing insight and recommendations to support the company’s continued growth. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred. 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience managing and developing accounting staff. Experience in a private equity-backed, multi-entity, or similarly complex and highly audited environment strongly preferred; experience producing sponsor- or board-level financial reporting preferred. Strong knowledge of GAAP and accrual accounting, with experience managing the external audit process. Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar platforms. Experience with financial system implementation, migration, or integration is a plus. Experience supporting or participating in M&A due diligence or post‑acquisition integration is a plus. Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to remain hands‑on while effectively managing a team. Excellent communication skills and the ability to present financial information and recommendations to non‑finance leaders and ownership. High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr