Controller

LBMC Staffing Solutions • Nashville, TN

27d

About The Position

Our client is seeking a Controller to serve as the organization's senior finance leader during its early growth phase. Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual will be responsible for building the company’s finance and accounting infrastructure from the ground up while supporting rapid operational expansion. This role represents a unique opportunity to join a high-growth, private equity-backed platform at the earliest stages of its development. The Controller will play a critical role in establishing financial processes, implementing systems and controls, and ensuring the company has the financial visibility required to scale responsibly. The Controller will initially oversee all core accounting and finance functions, including financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, cash management, and financial modeling. As the organization grows, this individual will have the opportunity to build and lead a broader team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 6-10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Prior experience in insurance and/or roll-up model.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including revenue recognition, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience building accounting infrastructure or financial processes in a scaling organization.
• Experience managing multiple, distinct entities within a larger financial organization.
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with limited existing infrastructure.
• Strong communication skills and executive presence, with the ability to interact directly with leadership, investors, and board members.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within title insurance is a plus.
• Exposure to acquisition accounting or transaction-related accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Building the company’s finance and accounting infrastructure from the ground up.
• Supporting rapid operational expansion.
• Establishing financial processes.
• Implementing systems and controls.
• Ensuring the company has the financial visibility required to scale responsibly.
• Overseeing all core accounting and finance functions, including financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, cash management, and financial modeling.
• Building and leading a broader team as the organization grows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager