Controller – Mission-Driven Oriented | Multi-State Environment

Our client is a growing, private equity-backed organization in the specialized education and behavioral health services space seeking a Controller to lead its financial accounting function from its Denver office. With operations across 15+ states and a deeply mission-focused approach, the company is in a dynamic phase of expansion, integration, and infrastructure development.

This is a high-impact opportunity to step into a leadership role during a period of rapid growth and acquisition—while contributing to a meaningful mission.

• Lead and manage a team of five accountants responsible for AP, AR, and month-end close processes
• Produce and present monthly GAAP-compliant financial statements to private equity stakeholders
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to executive leadership and department heads, driving systems modernization and workflow automation
• Implement financial systems (e.g., Net Suite and Concur) to improve efficiency and scale operations
• Drive accounting systems improvements and post-acquisition integration of new business units
• Support all phases of M&A activity, including funding, integration, and preparation of closing statements for legacy owners
• Prepare and submit monthly lender financial packages, and serve as primary contact for lender-related inquiries
• Oversee all core accounting functions: general ledger, AP/AR, cash management, fixed assets, and revenue recognition
• Ensure compliance with state-specific education and funding regulations
• Act as point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors, ensuring timely, accurate completion of audits and annual filings

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a Controller-level leadership role
• Experience in multi-entity, multi-state environments—ideally within education, healthcare, or human services
• Background in public accounting is a plus
• Experience in PE-backed or high-growth environments highly desirable
• Strong ERP and system integration skills (Net Suite, Oracle, UKG, Concur, or similar)
• Deep understanding of GAAP, audit readiness, and internal controls
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale accounting operations in complex, fast-paced settings
• Strong communicator and cross-functional collaborator with a process-oriented mindset

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Professional Services and Education