Controller - Bakersfield, CA

Evergreen•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

Evergreen is seeking a Controller for one of its portfolio companies. The Controller will own the company’s accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes while supporting the growth and operational maturity of a high-growth, private equity-backed business. The role combines financial leadership with hands-on responsibility for day-to-day business operations, including employee management and administration, growth initiatives, and contract administration. The Controller will be an operator and thought partner to the business, its employees, and the holding company, and will report to the CEO. The successful candidate will oversee and execute finance and accounting activities, implement scalable systems and processes, and support audits and compliance. They will also represent the company alongside the President/Founder to the Board of Directors, contributing management insights, analysis, and strategic plans. The role calls for someone who enjoys taking ownership in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment, is comfortable with ambiguity, and is willing to contribute across both strategic and tactical aspects of operating a business. The posting identifies Bakersfield, California in the job heading, but also says the candidate must be willing to live in or relocate to the Anchorage area.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in accounting.
Strong understanding of financial statement preparation, multi-entity consolidation, and GAAP compliance.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Ability to identify and address data anomalies to ensure accuracy and consistency in financial reports.
Strong communication skills and ability to present financial insights to finance leaders.
Experience leading or supporting financial audits and meeting tax requirements.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
Willingness to live in or relocate to the Anchorage area.
Ability to communicate complex information at varying levels of detail.
Comfort with ambiguity and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public accounting is highly preferred.
Enthusiasm for scaling an organization and working in a high-growth environment with opportunity for increased responsibility.
Strong emotional intelligence and a growth mindset.
Ownership mindset and willingness to take on both strategic and tactical work.

Responsibilities

Own the finance and accounting function, including financial reporting, month-end close, payroll and time-keeping management, budgeting and forecasting, invoicing and payables, and process improvement.
Oversee and execute finance and accounting activities.
Own business operations, including contracts administration, benefits administration, and employee management such as culture building and retention activities.
Represent the company alongside the President/Founder to the Board of Directors, presenting management insights, analyses, and strategic plans.
Support business development activities that augment the company’s new contract capture function.
Prepare financial statements and lead audits.
Use advanced Excel and financial modeling to create error-proof templates, controls, and model checks.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives intended to achieve 15% or greater year-over-year revenue and EBITDA growth.
Build and maintain relationships across stakeholders, founders, and the Lyra ecosystem.