Controller (New York City Metropolitan Area)

We’ve partnered with a high‑growth, software‑focused holding company (~$100M in annual revenue) to hire a Controller. This business operates under a permanent capital model, with a centralized finance structure supporting a portfolio of software assets across the United States and internationally.

This is a strong opportunity for a hands‑on accounting leader to join a scaling organization at a pivotal stage of growth. The role offers exposure to a multi‑entity environment, ongoing expansion initiatives, and the ability to help shape the future of the finance function.

About the Role

You will lead core accounting and consolidations across a growing portfolio of software businesses.

This role will oversee the month‑end close, financial reporting, and multi‑entity consolidations. The position will play a key role in supporting growth initiatives, enhancing reporting processes, and developing a team.

This is a high‑impact, hands‑on role with visibility into leadership and the opportunity to influence systems, structure, and scalability as the company continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close across multiple entities
• Lead consolidated financial reporting across the portfolio
• Lead the integration of newly acquired businesses into the group's accounting structure and systems
• Manage and improve multi‑entity consolidation processes
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP
• Own the annual audit and tax compliance, coordinating with external advisors
• Partner with leadership on financial visibility and performance insights
• Help build and scale accounting processes to support high growth
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies within a centralized finance model
• Oversee accounting for international entities, including currency translation and local statutory compliance
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with FP&A, operations, and leadership teams
• Lead and develop the accounting team, including an offshore shared services group

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong background in multi‑entity accounting and consolidations
• Experience in software, SaaS, or technology‑driven businesses
• Proven ability to operate in high‑growth, fast‑paced environments
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience working in centralized or shared services models
• CPA
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable building processes in a scaling environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across the organization