Group Controller

COMPANY:
Private equity-backed home services platform in the Southeast US.

REPORTS/RELATIONSHIPS:
This position will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, and partner closely with the Board of Directors.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:
The Group Controller will lead consolidated financial reporting, accounting operations, and the integration of acquired entities. This individual will oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting across the parent company and its subsidiaries. This includes managing consolidated financials, leading the accounting close process, developing internal controls, cash management, financial reporting, and playing a key role in the onboarding and integration of acquired businesses.

Specific duties will include, but not necessarily be limited to:

Consolidated Financial Management

• Own the monthly and quarterly close processes across multiple subsidiaries.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in accounting policies across entities.
• Partner with the CEO on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee all general ledger activity, payroll, AP/AR, and banking for each operating company and branch location.
• Ensure proper job costing, WIP tracking, and revenue recognition.

• Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate and manage annual audits and tax preparation.

Acquisition Integration

• Lead the financial onboarding of newly acquired businesses.
• Align acquired entity financial processes with corporate standards.
• Support due diligence and post-close financial integration.
• Build accounting infrastructure to support continued acquisition growth.

System and Process Improvement

• Evaluate and improve systems, processes, and reporting tools.
• Recommend and implement scalable accounting solutions.
• Support the future implementation of an ERP system for multi-entity management.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Over eight years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally in a fast-paced and acquisitive private equity-backed home services business.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience in a recurring revenue home services business is strongly preferred.
• Experience operating in a leveraged environment with ownership of covenant reporting and lender communications.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP schedules, US GAAP, and the transition of books and records from cash to accrual basis for future add-on acquisitions.
• Proven ability working in a smaller but fast-growing company environment where direct action and resourcefulness are essential.
• Cost-conscious with prior success in using resources in cost-effective ways.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Sage Intacct accounting software.
• Familiarity with field service software such as Service Titan or Jobber.
• Ability to travel up to 30% to support integrations and site visits.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, and a CPA is required.

COMPENSATION:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience including a competitive base salary, bonus opportunity, equity participation, and a competitive benefits package.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jeremy Overaker, Associate
joveraker@CLCBsearch.com
704.377.0362