SVP, Corporate Controller (Naperville)

The Company

We are a leading specialty distributor of landscaping, irrigation, outdoor living, and related products serving professional contractors through a multi-branch distribution network. HQ'd in Naperville, IL and backed by a leading private equity sponsor, we generate ~$100 million in annual revenue and are executing an ambitious growth strategy driven by operational excellence, organic expansion, and strategic M&A.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the CEO, the SVP, Corporate Controller will lead all accounting, financial reporting, controls, compliance, and close processes across the organization. This executive will serve as a key member of the leadership team and partner closely with the CEO, Board, and private equity sponsor to build a scalable finance infrastructure capable of supporting continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting, reporting, audit, tax, treasury support, and compliance functions.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Ensure accurate and timely GAAP financial reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and financial processes.
• Oversee inventory accounting, working capital reporting, and distribution finance operations.
• Manage lender reporting and covenant compliance.
• Support board, investor, and private equity reporting requirements.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives, systems improvements, and process automation.
• Participate in acquisition diligence and integration activities.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing accounting organization.

Qualifications

• Private equity-backed portfolio company experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA nice to have.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Prior Controller or Corporate Controller experience in a multi-site distribution, wholesale, industrial, building products, or specialty products environment.
• Strong U.S. GAAP and technical accounting background.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Proven success building scalable processes, teams, and control environments.
• Ability to work on-site in Naperville, IL on a regular basis (4-5 days per week).

Ideal Backgrounds

• Specialty Distribution
• Building Products
• Landscape & Irrigation Distribution
• Industrial Distribution
• Construction Supply
• HVAC Distribution
• Plumbing Distribution
• Roofing Distribution

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a hands-on finance executive with strong technical accounting expertise, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment. This individual must possess the leadership presence to influence senior stakeholders while maintaining a deep operational understanding of a distribution business.

All inquiries will be handled on a strictly confidential basis.