Controller

Company: Company Confidential
Location: Paramus
Posted on: January 29, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job type: Full-time Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Direct Reports: Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable Manager, Accounts Receivable Manager, and related Finance staff Position Summary The Chief Financial Officer will serve as a key strategic partner to the CEO, Board, and private equity sponsors. The CFO will lead all aspects of financial management, including accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, audit, and M&A integration, while ensuring discipline, transparency, and compliance across the organization. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in job cost accounting, cash flow management, AR management, and success leading a finance team in a high-growth company. He or she will be equally adept at the strategic (financial modeling, capital structure, value creation planning) and the tactical (month-end close, cash management, reporting). This is a "player/coach" role suited to a leader who thrives in high-growth, entrepreneurial settings. Compensation & Opportunity This role offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, annual performance bonus, and a meaningful equity participation opportunity aligned with private equity ownership. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth business at a pivotal inflection point—helping to transform the finance organization into a key enabler of scale and value creation. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Financial Planning - Serve as a thought partner to the CEO and Board, helping shape strategy, financial architecture, and execution plans for scaling the business. - Lead long-range financial planning, annual budgeting, and reforecasting processes; translate financial insights into actionable business decisions. - Partner with PE investors to drive key performance metrics, capital allocation decisions, and strategic planning. - Establish and maintain a robust FP&A function that provides proactive, data-driven insights into operational performance. Accounting, Controls & Compliance - Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, AR, AP, payroll, expense management, and financial reporting. Take a hands-on approach to AR management in order to reduce AR by 30 days. - Own the monthly close, ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial statements. - Direct the internal controls framework and lead the annual audit process. - Strengthen accounting systems, reporting tools, and processes to transition the organization to job cost accounting and support scalability (Business Central or comparable platform experience preferred). Mergers & Acquisitions - Develop post-acquisition integration frameworks for systems, people, and processes. - Support financial due diligence, modeling, and integration for strategic acquisitions. - Coordinate with private equity sponsors, external advisors, and lenders to support acquisition financing and ROI analysis. Treasury & Cash Management - Manage daily liquidity, banking relationships, cash flow forecasting, and debt covenant compliance. - Oversee treasury operations, including credit facilities, working capital management, and capital expenditures. - Ensure the company’s capital structure supports its growth strategy while maintaining covenant discipline. Leadership & Team Development - Build and mentor a best-in-class finance team capable of supporting a growing, multi-location business. - Partner cross-functionally with operations, sales, and project management to improve visibility and accountability to financial outcomes. - Cultivate a performance-oriented, transparent, and data-driven culture throughout the organization. Candidate Profile Professional Experience - 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least 5 years as CFO, VP Finance, or Controller in a private equity–backed or growth-oriented company. - Strong command of FP&A, strategic planning, and data analytics, with a track record of driving operational and financial performance improvement. - Demonstrated success in M&A execution and post-acquisition integration. - Experience implementing or upgrading ERP and reporting platforms to enhance accuracy and insight. - Hands-on experience managing multi-entity, job-cost accounting environments (construction, environmental services, or field services industries highly preferred). - Track record of leading or supporting debt compliance, lender reporting, and recapitalization efforts. - Demonstrated experience with active cash flow and working capital management Education & Credentials - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required. - CPA designation strongly preferred; MBA or advanced degree also preferred. - Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and private company accounting standards. Leadership Attributes - Strategic problem-solver with exceptional analytical, modeling, and communication skills. - Hands-on and pragmatic—comfortable operating in a lean environment where execution and accuracy matter. - Proven ability to lead and develop teams while also being directly involved in key deliverables. - Relationship-driven leader who can collaborate effectively across operations, sales, and field teams. - Results-oriented, calm under pressure, and driven by continuous improvement. - Confident executive presence that conveys competence across multiple stakeholders in the c-suite, boardroom, and with lenders. 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We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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