Group Controller

Koniag Tech•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Group Controller will own the close process, including GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and revenue recognition, delivering accurate, on-time consolidated financials across entities per GAAP. This role is responsible for driving controls and audit readiness, maintaining internal controls, managing lender/covenant reporting, and leading external audits and tax filings. The Group Controller will also lead M&A integration, owning purchase accounting and post-close integration of COA, ERP, and reporting for acquired businesses. Additionally, the role involves scaling financial infrastructure by building ERP and reporting systems that flex across P&Ls and support ongoing acquisition growth, sharpening operational finance by partnering with FP&A on forecasting, cash/working capital visibility, and KPI dashboards by business unit, and building the team by recruiting and developing a high-performing accounting function. Finally, the Group Controller will partner with the CFO to deliver board-ready reporting and analysis that informs executive decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
CPA required.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
Experience in professional services, technology services, managed services (MSP), VAR, software, or IT consulting organizations.
Experience leading accounting for multi-entity organizations.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
Experience managing annual audits and external auditors.
Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in private equity-backed or family office companies.
Direct experience supporting multiple acquisitions and post-merger integrations.
Experience with revenue recognition for professional services, software, hardware, maintenance, and recurring managed services.
Experience with ERP implementations or system migrations.

Responsibilities

Lead all corporate accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and revenue recognition.
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Prepare consolidated financial statements across multiple legal entities and business units.
Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
Develop and monitor accounting policies and procedures that support a scalable, high-growth organization.
Oversee preparation of monthly management reporting packages and board reporting support.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting governance.
Coordinate annual financial statement audits and serve as primary liaison with external auditors.
Manage compliance with lender reporting requirements and financial covenants.
Ensure sales tax, income tax support, and other regulatory filings are completed accurately and on time.
Partner with FP&A to improve forecasting accuracy and financial visibility.
Support business leaders with financial analysis and operational insights.
Improve working capital management, including receivables, payables, and cash flow reporting.
Develop KPIs and dashboards to measure financial performance across service lines and business units.
Build scalable financial processes to support multiple P&Ls.
Standardize reporting while allowing flexibility for different service lines.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across accounting operations.
Optimize ERP systems, reporting tools, and financial workflows.
Evaluate and implement automation opportunities to increase efficiency and strengthen controls.
Establish scalable processes to support continued acquisition activity and business growth.
Coordinate purchase accounting and opening balance sheet activities.
Develop and execute post-acquisition accounting integration plans.
Standardize accounting processes and reporting across newly acquired businesses.
Drive timely integration of ERP systems, chart of accounts, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Professional Services, HR, IT, and executive leadership.