Vice President, Corporate Controller

This is a highly visible, hands‑on leadership role responsible for overseeing all accounting operations across a Private Equity backed, geographically dispersed, multi‑entity organization.

The VP, Corporate Controller will serve as a key member of the finance leadership team, partnering closely with the CFO and Operations to drive consistency, improve financial visibility, and support strategic decision‑making. This individual will own all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and acquisition integration while building the infrastructure required for a high‑growth, PE‑backed environment.

Office Environment: Candidates should reside in the greater DFW as there will be a future hybrid office presence required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial accounting activities across the company and its affiliates.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on GAAP and accounting policies; develop, document, and enforce standardized policies across all entities.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and audit‑ready financial statements.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including consolidation and intercompany accounting.
• Prepare and enhance internal and external reporting packages for leadership, lenders, and other stakeholders.

Operations Partnership & Working Capital

• Partner with Operations to align financial processes such as billing, collections, and expense management with corporate standards.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions to optimize working capital and cash flow.
• Advise leadership on financial performance, cost trends, and opportunities for operational improvement.

Systems & Scalability

• Evaluate, implement, and optimize accounting systems and tools to support centralized operations and scalable growth.
• Drive ERP alignment and data consistency across legacy and acquired entities.
• Improve reporting capabilities through automation, dashboards, and KPI tracking.

M&A Integration

• Lead accounting integration for acquisitions, including onboarding, system alignment, and process standardization.
• Support financial due diligence in partnership with executive leadership.

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls across all entities and locations.
• Oversee audit and tax processes, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other third parties.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing, centralized accounting organization.
• Assess team structure across corporate and field locations; identify gaps and scale the team appropriately.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong communication across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Significant progressive accounting experience, including leadership in multi‑entity, multi‑location environments.
• Experience leading accounting transformations, centralization efforts, or process standardization initiatives.
• Background in Private Equity‑backed organizations strongly preferred.
• Experience with M&A due diligence and post‑acquisition integration.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Systems‑oriented mindset with experience implementing or optimizing ERP platforms.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
• Proven ability to lead distributed teams and influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights to executive leadership and non‑finance partners.