Financial Controller

Lyra Technology Group•Anderson, SC

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Lyra Technology Group, a private equity-backed holding company, is seeking a Financial Controller for its operating company, Cyber Solutions, based in Anderson, SC. This is a newly created position to strengthen the finance foundation. The Financial Controller will lead and manage finance and accounting functions, including budget, audit, and month-end close processes, adhering to U.S. GAAP. This role involves managing daily accounting operations such as General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Invoicing, Fixed Assets, Collections, Monthly Reconciliations, and Sales and Use Tax. The position also includes managing accounting operations systems and processes, maintaining Standard Operating Procedures, and developing recommendations for improvements. The Financial Controller will own financial reporting for internal, corporate, and peer group requirements, and will also handle basic HR functions like benefits administration and new hire onboarding. A hands-on role in customer billing, price changes, and commissions is expected. The role requires liaising with key business relationships including banking, landlord, vendors, and suppliers. The ideal candidate is analytical, process-driven, comfortable in entrepreneurial environments, and capable of operating at both a hands-on and strategic level. Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge is essential, with experience in the MSP or tech services space being a plus. This role operates on a hybrid basis in Anderson, SC.

Requirements

Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge
Analytical, process-driven professional
Thrives in entrepreneurial environments
Not afraid to get into the details
Operate across levels — equally comfortable as a hands-on contributor and a thought partner to senior leadership

Nice To Haves

Experience in the MSP or tech services space is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and manage company finance and accounting initiatives, including budget, audit, and month-end close processes, utilizing U.S. GAAP accounting
Manage daily accounting functions for: General Ledger, Account Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Invoicing, Fixed Assets, Collections, Monthly Reconciliations, Sales and Use Tax, and participate in these processes as needed
Lead and manage Accounting Operations including systems and processes, attaining goals, and managing special projects
Maintain accounting and finance Standard Operating Procedures and develop recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
Own financial reporting for internal, corporate, and peer group requirements
Own basic HR functions including benefits administration, group insurance and assisting with new hire onboarding
Play an integral hands-on role in customer billing processes, monthly and annual price changes, and billing-related incentives and commissions
Liaise for key business relationships such as banking, landlord, vendors, and suppliers