Vice President Corporate Controller

Smart Care•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

The Vice President, Corporate Controller is a senior finance executive and strategic business partner to the Chief Financial Officer, responsible for accounting, financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, technical accounting, and financial governance across the enterprise. As a member of the Finance Leadership Team, the role provides executive oversight of corporate accounting operations and helps ensure financial integrity, regulatory compliance, operational effectiveness, and scalable processes that support Smart Care’s growth and value-creation objectives. The VP serves as an advisor to the CFO and executive leadership, providing accurate, timely, actionable financial information and partnering with operating executives, private equity sponsors, auditors, lenders, and external advisors on growth initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, system transformations, and long-term planning. This leader balances technical accounting expertise with executive-level business acumen while developing a high-performing accounting organization for a dynamic, high-growth environment. The role oversees accounting operations and close processes; leads financial reporting, audits, governance, risk, and compliance; supports strategic planning and business performance; and guides accounting integration for acquisitions. It also sponsors technical accounting, leads finance modernization and process-improvement initiatives, and collaborates with FP&A on forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning. Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Its mechanical services include hot-side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration, and HVAC. Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected status, and individuals needing accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
15+ years of progressive accounting, finance, and leadership experience.
At least 7 years in senior accounting leadership roles with increasing responsibility.
Experience as a Controller, Corporate Controller, Assistant Controller, Vice President of Accounting, or equivalent executive-level finance leader.
Demonstrated experience leading accounting organizations in complex, multi-entity environments.
Experience working directly with executive leadership, boards of directors, lenders, and investors.
Deep expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, consolidations, and technical accounting.
Strong knowledge of internal controls, compliance programs, and financial governance.
Experience managing multi-company consolidations and complex organizational structures.
Expertise in inventory accounting, cost accounting, and operational finance.
Strong understanding of working capital management and cash flow optimization.
Advanced ERP and financial systems knowledge.
Strategic enterprise mindset, executive leadership capability, strong executive presence, and exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Ability to influence decision-making at all organizational levels and lead through growth, change, and transformation.
Strong business acumen and operational understanding, with the ability to balance strategic leadership and operational execution.
Experience building, mentoring, and scaling high-performing finance organizations.
Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Ability to function effectively in a private equity environment with demanding timelines and performance expectations.
Active CPA required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (MBA), or a related discipline preferred.
Experience supporting private equity-backed organizations.
Proven success in high-growth, acquisition-oriented businesses.
Public accounting experience with a national or regional accounting firm strongly preferred.
Experience with private equity-sponsored organizations strongly preferred.
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and post-acquisition integrations.
Expertise in Percentage-of-Completion accounting.
Experience in service, field service, construction, HVAC, mechanical services, industrial services, or multi-location operations environments.
Experience presenting financial results to executive leadership, boards, lenders, and investors.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting and finance organization across multiple business segments.
Establish organizational structure, succession planning strategies, and leadership development programs for the accounting function.
Promote accountability, operational excellence, continuous improvement, employee engagement, diversity, talent development, and retention.
Serve on the Finance Leadership Team, contribute to enterprise strategic initiatives, and develop departmental goals aligned with organizational objectives.
Provide executive oversight of accounting operations and ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
Establish accounting strategies that support growth, operational efficiency, and scalability.
Maintain accountability for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Lead preparation and presentation of financial results to executive leadership, lenders, board members, and private equity stakeholders.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial metrics, trends, and business performance indicators.
Partner with the CFO, CEO, segment presidents, and executive leadership on enterprise strategy and business performance.
Advise operational leaders with business insights and recommendations; support evaluation of opportunities, investments, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
Promote alignment among accounting, finance, operations, sales, HR, IT, and other functions; participate in strategic planning, business reviews, and organizational transformation.
Support financial due diligence for acquisitions and strategic transactions.
Lead accounting integration for acquired companies, including purchase accounting, opening balance sheets, and integration of acquired entities.
Develop scalable accounting frameworks for future acquisition activity and partner with private equity stakeholders on value-creation initiatives.
Own the company’s internal control environment and lead accounting compliance, monitoring, remediation, and financial-reporting risk assessments.
Establish governance practices and ensure compliance with lender reporting requirements, debt covenants, and financial obligations.
Oversee development and implementation of accounting policies.
Lead external audits and serve as the primary executive contact for auditors.
Maintain relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and consultants; oversee tax accounting support and coordination with external providers.
Respond to audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented; support financing, refinancing, and lender due diligence.
Sponsor technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, Percentage-of-Completion accounting, business combinations, lease accounting, and complex transactions.
Ensure consistency of accounting policies and procedures across business units; review and approve accounting conclusions for significant transactions and events.
Monitor emerging accounting guidance and assess its organizational impact.
Lead finance modernization, including ERP optimization and automation; develop long-term accounting infrastructure strategies.
Standardize processes and best practices, enhance management reporting and analytics, and implement technology solutions to improve efficiency, visibility, and accuracy.
Partner with IT leadership on financial systems strategy and governance.
Collaborate with FP&A leadership on forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning; support enterprise performance management and financial analysis.
Align accounting, planning, and operational reporting and provide insights on cash flow, working capital, profitability, and operational performance.