Controller
Ascension Search Partners
Ascension Search Partners has been exclusively engaged to hire an experienced Controller for a growing, private equity-backed consumer goods company. The Controller will lead, redesign, and stabilize its accounting and reporting function. This critical role will focus on strengthening the month-end close, improving financial reporting, and driving accountability across accounting, reporting, and compliance functions. The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on leadership style, a passion for process improvement, and the ability to build scalable infrastructure that positions the company for future growth and potential transactions. This is a high-impact opportunity for a driven accounting leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and wants to make a measurable difference in preparing the organization for its next stage.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness
- Oversee financial reporting, operational, and compliance, instilling accountability across the team
- Drive process improvements and implement scalable systems to support a high-growth environment
- Partner with senior leadership to provide visibility into financial results and support strategic decision-making
- Serve as a change leader-strengthening controls, improving efficiency, and building a culture of accountability within accounting
- Prepare the organization for future liquidity events or strategic transactions through best-in-class reporting and governance
- Proven experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader in a PE-backed or growth-stage environment
- Strong technical accounting expertise, including revenue recognition and knowledge of GAAP
- Hands-on leader with the ability to run the close, coach the team, and hold others accountable
- Demonstrated process improvement mindset with a relentless focus on accuracy, timeliness, and scalability
- Strong proficiency with systems inclusive of ERP systems
- Experience managing transformation and change within complex, evolving organizations
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