Corporate Controller

hireneXus•Dallas, TX

28d•$175,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Corporate Controller A rapidly scaling professional services organization, supported by a highly acquisitive Private Equity sponsor, is expanding its leadership team to keep pace with significant organic and acquisition-driven growth. We are seeking a hands-on Controller to take ownership of Accounting operations across multiple corporate and subsidiary entities. This is a builder role in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, process discipline, and continuous improvement are essential. The Corporate Controller will lead the company's accounting function, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and integrating newly acquired businesses into the financial infrastructure. This leader will oversee month-end close, audits, consolidations, and financial systems while building scalable processes that support long-term expansion. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Active CPA required.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and at least 2 years in a senior leadership capacity.
Experience working within multi-entity, service-oriented organizations.
Demonstrated success managing accelerated close timelines, leading acquisition integrations, and implementing financial systems.
Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, especially revenue recognition and consolidations.
Advanced Excel skills

Nice To Haves

experience with BI/ETL tools (Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the month-end close process, ensuring completion within a 7-business-day timeline.
Ensure full compliance with U.S. GAAP and all internal and external reporting requirements.
Maintain audit readiness and uphold transparency and accuracy in all financial records.
Direct the accounting integration of newly acquired entities.
Develop opening balance sheets, establish internal controls, and oversee onboarding into accounting systems.
Incorporate historical financials into pro forma models used by lenders, tax advisors, and the board.
Oversee multi-entity consolidations and guide systems integration within Sage Intacct.
Improve ERP utilization, enhancing workflows across AP, payroll, and core accounting operations.
Identify, recommend, and implement technology enhancements that increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
Collaborate closely with Operations, IT, and M&A teams to ensure accounting processes support broad organizational objectives.
Contribute financial insight to cross-functional initiatives requiring operational alignment.
Standardize and maintain accounting policies, including revenue recognition, accrual methodologies, and intercompany processes.
Oversee the internal Accounting Playbook and ensure consistent application across all business units.
Provide leadership and oversight for payroll and accounts payable across the organization.