Group Financial Controller

Group Controller

Location: Minneapolis, MN or Grand Rapids, MI

Reports to: CFO

Travel: 10%, specifically to current and future operational hubs

Position Accountabilities

Own the close — Lead GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and revenue recognition; deliver accurate, on-time consolidated financials across entities per GAAP.

Drive controls and audit readiness — Maintain internal controls, manage lender/covenant reporting, and lead external audits and tax filings.

Lead M&A integration — Own purchase accounting and post-close integration of COA, ERP, and reporting for acquired businesses.

Scale financial infrastructure — Build ERP and reporting systems that flex across P&Ls and support ongoing acquisition growth.

Sharpen operational finance — Partner with FP&A on forecasting, cash/working capital visibility, and KPI dashboards by business unit.

Build the team — Recruit and develop a high-performing accounting function.

Partner with the CFO — Deliver board-ready reporting and analysis that informs executive decisions.

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

• Lead all corporate accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and revenue recognition.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements across multiple legal entities and business units.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develop and monitor accounting policies and procedures that support a scalable, high-growth organization.

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Oversee preparation of monthly management reporting packages and board reporting support.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting governance.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and serve as primary liaison with external auditors.
• Manage compliance with lender reporting requirements and financial covenants.
• Ensure sales tax, income tax support, and other regulatory filings are completed accurately and on time.

Operational Finance

• Partner with FP&A to improve forecasting accuracy and financial visibility.
• Support business leaders with financial analysis and operational insights.
• Improve working capital management, including receivables, payables, and cash flow reporting.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to measure financial performance across service lines and business units.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Build scalable financial processes to support multiple P&Ls.
• Standardize reporting while allowing flexibility for different service lines.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across accounting operations. Opti
• mize ERP systems, reporting tools, and financial workflows.
• Evaluate and implement automation opportunities to increase efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Establish scalable processes to support continued acquisition activity and business growth.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Coordinate purchase accounting and opening balance sheet activities.
• Develop and execute post-acquisition accounting integration plans. Standardize accounting processes and reporting across newly acquired businesses.
• Standardize accounting processes and reporting across newly acquired businesses.
• Drive timely integration of ERP systems, chart of accounts, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Leadership

• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Professional Services, HR, IT, and executive leadership.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in professional services, technology services, managed services (MSP), VAR, software, or IT consulting organizations.
• Experience leading accounting for multi-entity organizations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience managing annual audits and external auditors.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred

• Experience in private equity-backed or family office companies.
• Direct experience supporting multiple acquisitions and post-merger integrations.
• Experience with revenue recognition for professional services, software, hardware, maintenance, and recurring managed services.
• Experience with ERP implementations or system migrations.