Corporate, Controller

Mission Critical Group•Frisco, TX

About The Position

The Corporate Controller leads Mission Critical Group's corporate accounting organization and is accountable for timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant consolidated financial statements across its operating units and legal entities. The role owns the monthly, quarterly, and annual close; drives 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 deliver high-quality financial information as the company scales. The position oversees corporate accounting functions, including the general ledger, consolidations, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, leases, payroll and benefits, accruals, and account reconciliations. It leads the strategic centralization of accounts payable and establishes governance over Travel & Expense programs. The Controller also supports acquisition accounting and integration, lender and covenant reporting, tax processes, internal controls, and ERP and related system improvements. This role builds, leads, and develops a corporate accounting team and provides oversight and guidance to operating unit controllers and accounting teams. It 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Active CPA.
12 or more 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 of 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, such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, OneStream, or similar.
Advanced Excel skills.
Proven ability to lead, develop, and scale accounting teams and influence finance and operating leaders across a decentralized organization.

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 consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual closes and ensure accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Standardize close calendars, checklists, reconciliations, and automation across operating units to make the close faster and more predictable.
Oversee the general ledger, consolidations, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, leases, payroll and benefits, accruals, and account reconciliations.
Lead centralization of accounts payable operations and implement 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, serving as the primary contact for external auditors and delivering well-supported audit results.
Establish, document, and maintain enterprise accounting policies and position papers, partnering with Technical Accounting on complex transactions.
Guide operating unit controllers and accounting teams to promote consistent policy application and a scalable accounting foundation.
Lead acquisition accounting, including opening balance sheets, purchase accounting support, and integration 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 a high-performing corporate accounting team, attracting and retaining talent.
Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, identify training and professional development needs, and develop succession plans.