Vice President, Corporate Controller

GrayMatter Systems • Pittsburgh, PA

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

At GrayMatter, we transform operations and empower people. Our technology and consulting services help manufacturers, water utilities and energy companies digitize operations, eliminate cybersecurity threats and harness analytics to accelerate production. GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Five core values woven into our DNA make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. We are seeking a strategic and results-driven executive to join our team as Vice President, Corporate Controller. Reporting to the CFO, this role is responsible for leading the organization’s accounting operations, financial governance, reporting, internal controls, and overall controllership strategy. This individual will serve as a key business partner to executive leadership, delivering financial integrity, operational scalability, and strategic insights while building a high-performing finance organization that supports sustainable growth. This is a hybrid position. We strongly prefer candidates located near Pittsburgh to support periodic in-office collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Minimum of 5+ years in senior leadership roles
• Strong expertise in accounting principles, U.S. GAAP, financial controls, and audit management
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, compliance, and strategic finance leadership
• Proven success scaling systems, teams, and processes within a growing organization
• Strong leadership experience developing and managing high-performing teams
• Executive-level leadership and team development
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• High degree of confidentiality, integrity, and sound judgment
• Deep understanding of accounting systems, financial processes, and internal controls
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems, CRM platforms, BI tools, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels

Nice To Haves

• Private Equity-backed company experience preferred
• Professional Services industry experience preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365 is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic financial advisor to executive leadership, providing actionable insights and recommendations
• Partner closely with the CFO on corporate financial strategy, capital planning, and growth initiatives
• Support the Director of FP&A in financial planning, annual budgeting, and long-range forecasting processes
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with business objectives
• Lead treasury management, cash flow strategy, and credit agreement compliance
• Oversee corporate risk management and insurance programs
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance standards
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies
• Lead external audit processes and manage relationships with auditors and financial stakeholders
• Standardize financial and accounting processes across the organization to improve consistency and efficiency
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and executive reporting packages
• Analyze financial performance, key trends, and variances to support business strategy
• Present financial performance and insights to executive leadership, private equity sponsors, and board stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting accuracy, transparency, and visibility
• Lead financial systems strategy, including ERP, CRM, reporting tools, and related infrastructure
• Ensure financial systems and operational processes effectively scale with company growth
• Drive automation initiatives and process efficiencies across finance functions
• Lead financial integration, accounting processes, and controls for acquisitions
• Lead and develop the accounting and controllership organization
• Establish standards, best practices, and performance expectations for the finance team
• Provide direct oversight of the accounting team, including the Operational Controller
• Own organizational structure, hiring strategy, succession planning, and team development
• Oversee performance management, coaching, mentoring, and employee development initiatives
• Manage controllership communication with executive leadership and private equity stakeholders

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment
• Employer paid short term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave
• Additional benefits available such as long-term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees