TITLE: Corporate Controller

REPORTS TO: CFO

COMPENSATION: $200,000–$250,000 base + 30–40% bonus + LTI/Equity

LOCATION: Nashville, TN (full time on site)

Please email your word document to [email protected] and reference the subject – “Nashville- Corporate Controller Opportunity”

Company:

A high-growth, PE-backed services business is expanding its leadership team to support rapid scale and operational maturity. This organization operates in a multi-entity environment with both acquisitive and organic growth channels and is on track to significantly increase its market share over the next several years. With backing from a prominent private equity sponsor, this company is focused on building out best-in-class infrastructure across finance, operations, and technology.

Purpose Of Your Position:

The Corporate Controller will report directly to the CFO and serve as the lead for all core accounting operations, overseeing a team responsible for GL management, reporting, and compliance. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on developing scalable processes, driving accurate reporting, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration across finance, HR, legal, and IT. The Controller will also play a key role in supporting strategic initiatives such as acquisitions and capital structure optimization.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations including GL oversight, payroll accounting, billing, payables, receivables, and month-end close.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in alignment with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Drive the design and maintenance of internal controls to safeguard data integrity and financial processes.
• Serve as the key contact for external audit activities, overseeing audit readiness and coordination.
• Collaborate with the CFO and FP&A leadership to support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes.
• Participate in board-level financial discussions, providing clarity on key trends and operational performance.
• Manage state and local tax reporting and filings in partnership with third-party advisors and internal staff.
• Support forecasting, working capital planning, and covenant compliance under current credit facilities.
• Contribute to the integration of acquired entities and alignment of financial processes post-transaction.
• Serve as a partner to internal stakeholders, providing education and support on accounting-related matters.
• Maintain a proactive and adaptive approach to special projects and ad-hoc reporting requirements.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA required; MBA preferred

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of accounting leadership experience, ideally within a services or project-based business - manufacturing, construction services, etc - understanding of WIP/ % completion
• Exposure to private equity ownership structures and performance expectations
• Strong background in M&A accounting and post-close integration efforts
• Familiarity with banking relationships and covenant compliance reporting
• Proficiency in enterprise accounting software such as MS Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar platforms
• Expertise in full-cycle accounting including payroll, GL, tax, and financial statement prep
• Ability to lead and mentor teams through periods of transformation and growth
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional stakeholders
• High level of integrity, ownership mentality, and operational rigor