Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

Controller

100% Onsite Office Options:
Phoenix, AZ | Manhattan, NYC | Dallas, TX

Schedule:

Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8AM–5PM CST (Must be flexible for business needs)

About the Opportunity

Corner Stone Professional Placement is partnered with a rapidly expanding private equity firm seeking a hands‑on Controller to support and scale their accounting operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and acquisition‑focused environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on growth and financial integrity. The Controller will work closely with the firm’s Sr Accounting Manager, playing a key role in financial reporting, compliance, and integration efforts across multiple entities.

• Close & Reporting
• Lead month‑end close activities for both corporate and subsidiary entities.
• Ensure accurate posting of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules.
• Support the preparation of internal financial statements and management reports.
• Consolidation & Technical Support
• Assist in consolidating financials across the firm’s portfolio companies.
• Contribute to the drafting of technical accounting memos and disclosures related to acquisitions, goodwill, and intangibles.
• Acquisition Accounting & Integration
• Support purchase price accounting for newly acquired entities.
• Help integrate acquired businesses into corporate systems and accounting processes.
• Audit & Compliance
• Coordinate with external auditors, preparing audit‑ready work papers and reconciliations.
• Stay current with GAAP and emerging accounting guidance; assist in maintaining compliance across all entities.
• Process Improvement & ERP Involvement
• Contribute to the standardization of accounting procedures across business units.
• Support process automation initiatives and ERP optimization (experience with Sage Intacct is a plus).
• Operational Insights & AP Oversight
• Compile data to support weekly KPI reporting and financial performance analysis.
• Oversee accounts payable processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA‑track preferred.
• 4–6 years of progressive corporate accounting experience
  , ideally in private equity, investment firms, or acquisitive businesses.
• Must have multi‑entity experience. Post‑acquisition merger experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, with experience in consolidations, technical accounting (ASC 805, ASC 842), and audit support.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems;
  Sage Intacct is a plus.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, remote‑first, acquisition‑driven environment.
• Strong Excel and communication skills; ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

This is a unique opportunity to join a private equity firm with a forward‑thinking accounting leadership team. Candidates looking for a visible, growth‑oriented role with a clear path toward broader financial leadership are encouraged to apply.

Director

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing

Financial Services, Venture Capital, Private Equity Principals

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