Business Unit Controller
About The Position
Partner One is a fast-growing investment group that acquires and operates industry-leading software companies. Its mission is to build strong, sustainable organizations by empowering exceptional people and driving operational excellence across its portfolio. Partner One uses a decentralized model in which each business unit operates with agility and receives support from a global shared-services infrastructure. The Business Unit Controller oversees the financial operations and performance of one or more software business units within the Partner One group. The role serves as a strategic finance partner to business leadership and reports directly to the CFO. It supports accurate financial reporting, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making. The Controller works with the CFO and senior leadership to drive financial performance, operational excellence, and the organization's continued global growth. The position calls for a hands-on, analytical, results-oriented finance professional with experience in accounting, financial planning, and operational finance in the software industry and complex, multi-entity environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management.
- At least 3 years of experience in the software industry or a complex, multi-entity corporate environment.
- Strong understanding of SaaS financial metrics and revenue recognition principles.
- Proven experience in financial reporting, consolidation, budgeting, and analysis.
- Proficiency with accounting systems such as Sage Intacct or NetSuite.
- Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote, and international work environment.
- Demonstrated success building teams and developing staff.
- Strong focus on process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency.
Nice To Haves
- CPA or equivalent professional designation.
Responsibilities
- Oversee accounting and financial reporting for assigned business units, ensuring compliance with Partner One policies and US GAAP.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, including revenue recognition, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Monitor business-unit performance against targets and provide variance analyses and insights to support business decisions.
- Develop and maintain financial and operational metrics, including ARR, churn, deferred revenue, and EBITDA.
- Partner with business leaders and the CFO to build a cost-conscious culture focused on accountability, transparency, and value-driven decisions.
- Strengthen internal controls, streamline accounting workflows, and maintain financial integrity across systems and processes.
- Collaborate with centralized payroll, tax, treasury, and accounts payable/receivable teams to support end-to-end operations.
- Contribute to M&A integration, including purchase accounting, opening balance sheets, and system transitions.
- Manage audits, statutory filings, and compliance with local and international financial regulations.
- Mentor, build, and coach local finance and accounting personnel.
- Move between strategic, big-picture thinking and the tactical actions needed for effective execution.
- Build teams and develop staff.
- Identify process improvements, automation opportunities, and operational efficiencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
