SDL Search Partners is a woman-owned search firm that puts values and relationship first. Our team has over 30 years of combined accounting & finance recruiting experience, a deep network, and a "quality-over-quantity" approach. At SDL, we are partners for the long-term, so what you can expect is a relationship that prioritizes transparency, integrity, and ultimately, finding you the right person to join your team or the right next step in your career. Areas of focus: • Accounting, Finance, Audit, Tax & Analytics Examples of positions we support: • Every position in the org chart from Staff Accountant / Senior Accountant up to Controller / CFO • Financial Analyst, Finance Manager / FP&A Manager to VP of Finance• Treasury, Internal Controls, Audit, Tax, M&A• Public Accounting, Transaction Services, Advisory • Technical Accounting, SEC Accounting, Financial Reporting• Operational Accounting including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll • Sales Operations, Deal Desk, Pricing Manager, Data Analyst • Investment Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Analyst, Client Service SpecialistA few of the industries we specialize in:Technology, SaaS; Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Life Sciences, Healthcare; Financial Services, Private Equity, Asset Management; Real Estate; Manufacturing; Energy, CleanTech; Higher Education, and more If you are a company looking to hire, or a candidate looking to explore the job market, we are excited to partner with you.

Job description

Mission-driven, private equity backed start-up company is searching for a influential, top-performing, Controller to oversee accounting & FP&A responsibilities.

The Controller will work with the CFO & CEO on strategic projects, will lead process improvements throughout the accounting & finance division and should be an entrepreneurial-minded individual who is excited by a highly diverse role, impactful role.

This organization has completed a Series A funding round, has begun fundraising for Series B, and continues to grow organically and through acquisition.

The Controller will oversee 3-4 people to start and will be pivotal in identifying and mentoring current and future talent. The ideal candidate is an extremely motivated, technically strong CPA, with prior experience in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Controller candidates should have 10-20 years of experience in startup, technology, PE-backed, high-growth environments, and experience taking an accounting/finance function from basic to top-tier.

This role includes a competitive salary, excellent benefits and generous equity.

Qualifications:

Bachelors, Accounting / Finance
CPA or advanced degree preferred
10-20 years related experience
experience in high-growth, private-equity backed organizations
strong FP&A experience, experience with M&A
systems & process-minded individual; strong process improvement skills
prior experience leading system implementations
understands how to create and nurture a positive, collaborative culture, while getting the job done

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