SVP, Corporate Controller

NFP • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

3d • $185,000 - $247,000

About The Position

Who We Are: We are a newly independent wealth management firm, with approximately $500 million in revenue, recently carved out from a larger parent company and acquired by a leading private equity sponsor. With a strong foundation of client relationships, acquisitions, and growth potential, we are in the process of standing up new systems, processes, and controls to support our next phase of expansion. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the financial infrastructure of a high-growth platform from the ground up. Summary: The Corporate Controller will be responsible for building and leading the accounting and financial reporting function of the company. This individual will establish scalable processes, implement systems, and ensure strong financial controls as the business transitions from its legacy environment to a stand-alone entity. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making, financial reporting requirements, and future growth initiatives, including potential acquisitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 8+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role.
• Prior experience in a carve-out, stand-up, or private equity-backed environment strongly preferred.
• Wealth management, financial services, or asset management industry experience highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success implementing ERP/accounting systems and building processes from scratch.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP) and familiarity with financial reporting to private equity stakeholders.
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Wealth management, financial services, or asset management industry experience highly desirable.
• Prior experience in a carve-out, stand-up, or private equity-backed environment strongly preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accounting Leadership: Build and oversee the accounting function, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, revenue recognition, accounting policies, and implementing new accounting standards.
• System Implementation: Select and implement the company’s accounting and ERP systems, ensuring integration with operations and reporting needs.
• Financial Reporting: Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and SEC Regulation S-K and S-X; prepare reporting packages for private equity sponsors, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Design and implement effective internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
• Carve-Out Transition: Manage the financial separation from the former parent company, including stand-up of independent processes, opening balance sheet reconciliation, and transition service agreements.
• Audit & Tax: Coordinate external audits, tax compliance, and relationships with external advisors.
• Team Development: Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing accounting team to support company growth.
• Strategic Support: Partner with the CFO and leadership team on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, M&A integration, and other strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• The opportunity to help shape the tax function of a newly independent, high-growth firm.
• Exposure to private equity stakeholders and involvement in strategic initiatives.
• Competitive compensation package.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with significant opportunities for impact and career growth.
• We're proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more.
• Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees