Controller (Consulting / Fractional)

Now CFO•Tulsa, OK

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client, a private equitybacked manufacturing company undergoing an acquisition, is seeking a hands-on Controller (or Controller-minus level consultant) to support Day 1 finance operations and stabilize accounting processes during the transition. This role is designed for an execution-focused finance leader who is comfortable working on-site in an environment with manual processes and limited technology. The consultant will play a critical role in improving GAAP compliance, strengthening the monthly close, and supporting leadership with a proactive Day 1 finance support plan for sponsors and sellers. This is a travel role with an initial on-site requirement in Tulsa, OK for the first several weeks, with the potential to transition to a hybrid or remote model once processes are stabilized.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or Controller-minus level responsibilities
Manufacturing accounting experience required (inventory, cost accounting, COGS)
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes
Comfortable operating in manual or low-tech accounting environments
Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality (this is an execution role, not advisory-only)
Experience working with Sage or similar ERP/accounting systems
Strong Excel skills and ability to work with imperfect data
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with operations teams

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting acquisitions, PE-backed companies, or carve-outs strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide Day 1 finance leadership support for a private equity acquisition
Lead and execute monthly close activities, including hands-on journal entries, reconciliations, and review
Assess and improve GAAP compliance in an environment that has not previously been audited
Stabilize general accounting operations and documentation
Partner with the existing Controller and small accounting team to relieve bandwidth constraints
Review and improve inventory accounting processes and controls
Support manufacturing accounting, including COGS, inventory valuation, and cost accounting
Assist with the cleanup of historical accounting issues as needed
Support sales tax compliance, including potential preparation for a Sales Tax Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) process
Provide leadership with actionable financial insights and recommendations
Support transition from manual, paper-based processes to more streamlined workflows
Partner cross-functionally with Operations and Leadership to improve financial visibility