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VP, Corporate Controller

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing all accounting operations across a Private Equity backed, geographically dispersed, multi-entity organization. 

The VP, Corporate Controller will serve as a key member of the finance leadership team, partnering closely with the CFO and Operations to drive consistency, improve financial visibility, and support strategic decision-making. This individual will own all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and acquisition integration while building the infrastructure required for a high-growth, PE-backed environment.

Office Environment: Candidates should reside in the greater DFW as there will be a future hybrid office presence required

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Leadership & Financial Reporting

• Lead all financial accounting activities across the company and its affiliates. 

• Serve as the subject matter expert on GAAP and accounting policies; develop, document, and enforce standardized policies across all entities. 

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and audit-ready financial statements. 

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including consolidation and intercompany accounting. 

• Prepare and enhance internal and external reporting packages for leadership, lenders, and other stakeholders. 

Operations Partnership & Working Capital

• Partner with Operations to align financial processes such as billing, collections, and expense management with corporate standards. 

• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions to optimize working capital and cash flow. 

• Advise leadership on financial performance, cost trends, and opportunities for operational improvement. 

Systems & Scalability

• Evaluate, implement, and optimize accounting systems and tools to support centralized operations and scalable growth. 

• Drive ERP alignment and data consistency across legacy and acquired entities. 

• Improve reporting capabilities through automation, dashboards, and KPI tracking. 

M&A Integration

• Lead accounting integration for acquisitions, including onboarding, system alignment, and process standardization. 

• Support financial due diligence in partnership with executive leadership. 

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls across all entities and locations. 

• Oversee audit and tax processes, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. 

• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other third parties. 

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, centralized accounting organization. 

• Assess team structure across corporate and field locations; identify gaps and scale the team appropriately. 

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong communication across all levels of the organization. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 

• CPA required. 

• Significant progressive accounting experience, including leadership in multi-entity, multi-location environments. 

• Experience leading accounting transformations, centralization efforts, or process standardization initiatives. 

• Background in Private Equity-backed organizations strongly preferred. 

• Experience with M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration. 

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements. 

• Systems-oriented mindset with experience implementing or optimizing ERP platforms. 

• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency. 

• Proven ability to lead distributed teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders. 

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights to executive leadership and non-finance partners.