{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"da8d09aa6fa2edb91452df72","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/da8d09aa6fa2edb91452df72","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/da8d09aa6fa2edb91452df72","title":"Controller","description":"About the Company\r\nThe company provides managed IT, cybersecurity, managed AI and other custom technology solutions to highly regulated industries with a core focus in healthcare. As the organization continues to scale, it is investing in its financial infrastructure, systems and processes to support continued organic growth and future acquisitions.Job Summary\r\nAs Controller, you will lead the accounting and treasury function and run the day-to-day financial engine of the business, while building the systems, processes, and team that will scale with it. The role sits at the center of a targeted investment in financial infrastructure and operational rigor, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer with a direct line to our private equity sponsor.This is a high-visibility, hands-on seat. The accounting team is small today, and while we expect to add support as the needs of the business become clearer, it is not guaranteed in the near term. The right person is comfortable doing the work themselves: preparing entries, closing the books, and running the conversion, not only directing others to do it. You will bring the technical rigor of a Big 4 or national firm background and the operating instincts of someone who has led accounting inside a growing, PE-backed company.The Team You'll Work With\r\nChief Financial Officer, your direct manager, and the PE sponsor's finance team\r\nA small in-house accounting team covering AP, billing, and day-to-day transactions\r\nSales and revenue operations, on billing, bookings, and commissions\r\nExternal auditors, tax advisors, and banking partnersWhat You'll Do\r\nOwn the Close and Financial Reporting\r\nDrive a timely, disciplined monthly close, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements in accordance with GAAP\r\nProvide the CFO and PE sponsor with accurate, timely, and actionable financial information that supports strategic and operational decisions\r\nTranslate accounting realities into concise business insight for executive leadership and the boardLead the GL Conversion and ERP Build\r\nOwn and execute the GL conversion from legacy systems to Sage Intacct or NetSuite, establishing a clean, scalable chart of accounts\r\nBuild ERP infrastructure that supports future growth and acquisition activity\r\nSupport the integration of acquired businesses, converting their legacy GLs into a unified chart of accounts and ERP environmentRun Treasury, AP, and Billing\r\nManage treasury and cash operations, including cash reporting, bank relationships, and working capital management\r\nDevelop cash flow forecasting that gives leadership real-time visibility into liquidity\r\nOversee Accounts Payable, ensuring accurate and timely disbursements, with vendor-level analytics and cash outflow trending\r\nOversee billing and revenue operations, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing and collections consistent with client contract terms\r\nOversee inventory management and procurementBuild Controls, Audit, and Tax Compliance\r\nEstablish and maintain a robust system of internal controls that protects the integrity of financial data and company assets\r\nCoordinate and lead the annual external audit and tax reporting process as primary liaison to auditors and tax advisors\r\nManage all federal, state, and local tax filing and reporting requirementsLead and Grow the Accounting Team\r\nInherit, supervise, and develop a small accounting team, staying hands-on in the work alongside them\r\nPlan thoughtful team additions as the organizational needs of the business become clearer\r\nUse AI and automation to remove manual effort from financial operations and analysisWhat Success Looks Like\r\nFirst 30 days:Books stabilized. Monthly close process documented and timing accelerated. Preliminary GL conversion scoping complete. Key vendor and banking relationships inventoried.\r\nFirst 90 days:Monthly close running on a disciplined timeline. GL conversion to Sage Intacct or NetSuite underway with a clean chart of accounts design. AP and billing processes documented and improving.\r\nMonths 6-12:GL conversion complete and live. External audit led and closed. Internal controls framework operational. Cash flow forecasting running. CFO and PE sponsor receiving accurate, timely financials on an institutional cadence.Requirements\r\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required\r\n8-12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including a meaningful foundation in public accounting at a Big 4 or nationally recognized firm\r\nPrior experience as a Controller, VP of Accounting, or senior accounting leader within a PE-backed, entrepreneurial, or high-growth company\r\nDeep technical command of GAAP, internal controls, account reconciliation, and the monthly close\r\nDemonstrated experience leading a GL system conversion or ERP implementation with a clean, organized migration\r\nExperience managing across GL, AP, billing, treasury, and payroll at the same time\r\nExperience leading a company through its annual audit and tax compliance process\r\nA hands-on operator who is willing and able to do the work personally, not only build a team to do it\r\nAdvanced Excel, experience with reporting and budget/forecasting tools, and the ability to apply AI to financial operationsStrongly Preferred\r\nHands-on experience with Sage Intacct and/or NetSuite\r\nExperience in B2B services, IT managed services, or a related sector\r\nFamiliarity with PE reporting rhythms, sponsor expectations, and board-level financial presentation\r\nExperience integrating acquired businesses into a single chart of accounts\r\nComprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, including HDHP options paired with HSA and FSA\r\nCompetitive compensation and a 401(k) with company match up to 3.5%\r\nFlexible schedules and hybrid work options\r\nContinuous learning, leadership coaching, and clear paths for advancement\r\nLife and AD&D insurance, and a rewards and recognition platform#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Lorient","rawCompany":"lorient","city":"New York","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-04T02:30:09.111Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"About the Company\r\nThe company provides managed IT, cybersecurity, managed AI and other custom technology solutions to highly regulated industries with a core focus in healthcare. As the organization continues to scale, it is investing in its financial infrastructure, systems and processes to support continued organic growth and future acquisitions.Job Summary\r\nAs Controller, you will lead the accounting and treasury function and run the day-to-day financial engine of the business, while building the systems, processes, and team that will scale with it. The role sits at the center of a targeted investment in financial infrastructure and operational rigor, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer with a direct line to our private equity sponsor.This is a high-visibility, hands-on seat. The accounting team is small today, and while we expect to add support as the needs of the business become clearer, it is not guaranteed in the near term. The right person is comfortable doing the work themselves: preparing entries, closing the books, and running the conversion, not only directing others to do it. You will bring the technical rigor of a Big 4 or national firm background and the operating instincts of someone who has led accounting inside a growing, PE-backed company.The Team You'll Work With\r\nChief Financial Officer, your direct manager, and the PE sponsor's finance team\r\nA small in-house accounting team covering AP, billing, and day-to-day transactions\r\nSales and revenue operations, on billing, bookings, and commissions\r\nExternal auditors, tax advisors, and banking partnersWhat You'll Do\r\nOwn the Close and Financial Reporting\r\nDrive a timely, disciplined monthly close, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements in accordance with GAAP\r\nProvide the CFO and PE sponsor with accurate, timely, and actionable financial information that supports strategic and operational decisions\r\nTranslate accounting realities into concise business insight for executive leadership and the boardLead the GL Conversion and ERP Build\r\nOwn and execute the GL conversion from legacy systems to Sage Intacct or NetSuite, establishing a clean, scalable chart of accounts\r\nBuild ERP infrastructure that supports future growth and acquisition activity\r\nSupport the integration of acquired businesses, converting their legacy GLs into a unified chart of accounts and ERP environmentRun Treasury, AP, and Billing\r\nManage treasury and cash operations, including cash reporting, bank relationships, and working capital management\r\nDevelop cash flow forecasting that gives leadership real-time visibility into liquidity\r\nOversee Accounts Payable, ensuring accurate and timely disbursements, with vendor-level analytics and cash outflow trending\r\nOversee billing and revenue operations, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing and collections consistent with client contract terms\r\nOversee inventory management and procurementBuild Controls, Audit, and Tax Compliance\r\nEstablish and maintain a robust system of internal controls that protects the integrity of financial data and company assets\r\nCoordinate and lead the annual external audit and tax reporting process as primary liaison to auditors and tax advisors\r\nManage all federal, state, and local tax filing and reporting requirementsLead and Grow the Accounting Team\r\nInherit, supervise, and develop a small accounting team, staying hands-on in the work alongside them\r\nPlan thoughtful team additions as the organizational needs of the business become clearer\r\nUse AI and automation to remove manual effort from financial operations and analysisWhat Success Looks Like\r\nFirst 30 days:Books stabilized. Monthly close process documented and timing accelerated. Preliminary GL conversion scoping complete. Key vendor and banking relationships inventoried.\r\nFirst 90 days:Monthly close running on a disciplined timeline. GL conversion to Sage Intacct or NetSuite underway with a clean chart of accounts design. AP and billing processes documented and improving.\r\nMonths 6-12:GL conversion complete and live. External audit led and closed. Internal controls framework operational. Cash flow forecasting running. 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