Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Ensure timely and accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements
Maintain and improve account reconciliations and close documentation
Prepare monthly reporting packages for executive leadership and the PE sponsor
Support annual audit, tax filings, and any quality of earnings or transaction diligence
Oversee general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and fixed asset accounting
Implement and enforce consistent accounting policies and procedures
Manage revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606
Ensure proper accruals, reserves, and cutoff procedures
Improve accounting workflows and automation
Design, implement, and maintain internal controls and segregation of duties
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and PE sponsor requirements
Maintain SOX-like discipline and documentation in a private company environment
Oversee tax compliance and coordination with external advisors
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
Drive accountability, performance standards, and professional development
Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Operations, HR, and IT
Support M&A activity including purchase accounting, integration, and reporting
Participate in systems implementations and upgrades
Contribute to financial modeling and process improvements
Support future refinancing, recapitalizations, and exit planning

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA
8+ years of progressive accounting experience
Experience in a PE-backed operating company
Prior public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred)
Proven experience leading month-end close and audits
Experience with M&A accounting and due diligence support
Strong GAAP knowledge (ASC 606, accrual accounting, reserves, purchase accounting)
Advanced Excel skills
ERP experience (S4/SAP Cloud ERP strongly preferred)
Ability to design and improve accounting processes and controls
Strong communication skills with executives and PE sponsors
High ownership mindset, bias for action, and attention to detail.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

GAAPaccount reconciliationsrevenue recognitionASC 606accrual accountingfinancial modelingmonth-end closeM&A accountingadvanced Excelinternal controls

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationaccountabilityattention to detailownership mindsetbias for actioncross-functional collaborationperformance standardsprofessional development

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA