The Controller will oversee financial operations, ensure accurate reporting, implement internal controls, and support strategic decisions in a growing professional services firm.
One of Pine's fast-growing software and services companies is hiring!
We are seeking a detail-oriented, high-ownership quotient Controller to scale our accounting and finance department, support strategic decision-making, and drive continuous improvement across our business. This person will be a phenomenal accountant but will also bring strategic finance skills to our team.
Role Overview
The Controller will be responsible for all financial operations, reporting, and internal controls. This role will ensure timely, accurate financial information, drive financial discipline across the organization, and partner closely with the company's President to improve profitability, cash management, and operational maturity.
This is a hands-on role in a growing professional services business with recurring revenue, project-based delivery, and complex billing and procurement.
What You’ll Do
Financial Close & Reporting
- Ensure GAAP-compliant accounting practices
- Own the monthly and annual close processes with accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements
- Partner with executive leadership by developing management reports such as:
- P&L by product / service
- Gross margin by practice
- Utilization and delivery margin
- Variance analysis
Controls and Processes
- Identify, design, and implement internal controls and scalable processes across AP, AR, collections, cash management, and administration
- Create, maintain, and execute standard accounting policies and procedures
- Streamline close timeline to 5 business days or less
- Support audits and complete audit request responses
Systems and Tools
- Own accounting systems setup, integrity, and optimization
- Drive improvements in financial systems, including workflow automations
About You
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
- Public accounting experience (Big 4 or reputable regional firm) required
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong technical understanding of US GAAP
- Demonstrated experience leading a month end close process
- Self-starter, interested in building processes from the ground up and supporting strategic decision-making
- Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-moving, dynamic environment
- Experience with mid-market accounting systems, Sage Intacct preferred
- Familiarity with multi-entity environments in acquisitive, private equity-backed organizations preferred
What Success Looks Like
- Leadership team trusts the numbers explicitly and uses them to run the business
- Month-end close consistently completed within 5 business days
- Clear visibility into margins, utilization, cash flow at product / service levels
- Improved AR/AP matching, timeliness, collections, and forecasts
- Scalable financial processes primed to support growth
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunity to shape business strategy and influence growth
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
Top Skills
Accounting Systems
Gaap
Sage Intacct
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