Corporate, Controller

Mission Critical Group•Frisco, TX

14d

About The Position

The Corporate Controller leads Mission Critical Group’s corporate accounting organization and is accountable for timely, accurate, U.S. GAAP-compliant consolidated financial statements across operating units and legal entities. The role owns the monthly, quarterly, and annual close; establishes consistent accounting policies and processes across the enterprise; leads external audits; and partners with operating unit finance teams, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Internal Controls to provide high-quality financial information as the company scales. The Corporate Controller oversees corporate accounting functions and leads initiatives to standardize and accelerate close processes, centralize accounts payable, strengthen internal controls, govern Travel & Expense programs, integrate acquired businesses, and enhance ERP and financial systems. The role also builds and develops a high-performing corporate accounting team, including performance management, training, and succession planning. The position works primarily in an office setting, with periodic travel to operating unit and manufacturing locations. Project requirements and tight client deadlines may require workweeks over 40 hours, including weekends or holidays. The role includes mobility around office and manufacturing facilities, frequent computer use, and lifting and carrying items up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Active CPA license.
At least 12 years of progressive accounting experience.
At least 5 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Director of Accounting role.
At least 3 years in Big 4 or large regional public accounting.
Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606, ASC 805, and ASC 842.
Experience consolidating a multi-entity organization of comparable size and complexity.
Track record leading external audits and improving close timeliness and quality.
Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting and COSO-based control environments.
Advanced ERP and consolidation systems experience and advanced Excel skills.
Ability to lead, develop, and scale accounting teams and influence finance and operating leaders across a decentralized organization.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and move through office and manufacturing facilities, including walking and climbing stairs during site visits.
Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and standard office equipment.
Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds, following OSHA standards.
Ability to see and hear well enough to review detailed financial information, navigate facilities safely, and communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA.
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, or project-based environments, including inventory, cost accounting, and percentage-of-completion revenue.
Experience integrating acquired businesses into a corporate accounting function.

Responsibilities

Lead the consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual close and ensure timely, accurate U.S. GAAP financial statements.
Standardize close calendars, checklists, reconciliations, and automation across operating units to improve close speed and predictability.
Oversee general ledger, consolidations, intercompany accounting, fixed assets, leases, payroll and benefits, accruals, and account reconciliations.
Lead the strategic centralization of accounts payable, including internal controls, segregation of duties, automated matching workflows, and fraud-prevention protocols.
Establish governance for Travel & Expense programs, including compliance monitoring, corporate card controls, and policy enforcement metrics.
Own the annual external audit and quarterly reviews; serve as the primary contact for external auditors and deliver well-supported audit results.
Establish, document, and maintain enterprise accounting policies and position papers; partner with Technical Accounting on complex transactions.
Guide operating unit controllers and accounting teams to promote consistent policy application and a scalable accounting foundation.
Lead accounting for acquisitions, including opening balance sheets, purchase accounting support, and integration of acquired entities into the close, chart of accounts, and systems.
Partner with Internal Controls to maintain an effective financial reporting control environment and remediate deficiencies.
Support lender and covenant reporting with Treasury, and tax provision and compliance processes with Tax.
Champion ERP, consolidation, and reconciliation system enhancements to improve data quality, scalability, and efficiency.
Build, lead, and develop the corporate accounting team; conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, identify training and development needs, and develop succession plans.
Travel periodically to operating unit and manufacturing locations to work with site leadership and teams.