Controller

Arden Search is partnered with a private equity-backed organization in their search for a Controller to serve as the senior-most accounting leader across the business.This is a high-impact, build-and-lead role reporting directly to the CFO. You’ll own the integrity of their accounting function and create the accounting blueprint/structure for a high-growth manufacturing company.If you’re the type who can step into complexity, create clarity, and elevate an accounting function, this is your seat. Our client offers a very strong relocation assistance package and is ready to hire immediately.The OpportunityThis role sits at the center of the organization’s financial operations. You’ll establish consistency across 3 entites, strengthen internal controls, and build a clean, repeatable close and reporting cadence. From consolidation to audit, you’ll own the full picture - ensuring leadership has accurate, timely financials they can trust.This is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys bringing structure to evolving processes, and can operate at both a detailed and strategic level.ResponsibilitiesOwn the accuracy and delivery of consolidated GAAP financial statementsLead and standardize the close process across all entitiesEstablish consistent accounting policies across the organizationEnsure alignment between accounting results and FP&A reportingServe as the central accounting authority across all operating locations/manufacturing sitesDrive accountability, consistency, and performance across the teamPartner with operations, sales, HR, and IT to ensure financial data integrityTranslate accounting into clear, actionable insights for leadershipSupport the broader business with accurate, decision-ready financial informationQualificationsBachelor’s degree in accountingCPA license is a HUGE plus8–15 years of progressive accounting experienceDemonstrated experience managing or overseeing a financial close process across multiple entities or locationsStrong technical accounting knowledge, including GAAP, consolidations, intercompany accounting, and transaction accountingExcellent communication skills with the ability to present complex accounting matters clearly to non-financial stakeholders and senior leadershipExperience in industrial, manufacturing, construction, or services-based environmentsExperience in private equity-backed or acquisitive businessesExposure to ERP migrations or multi-system consolidation environmentsExperience standardizing accounting processes across acquired entities