VP Finance / Controller - private equity backed startup

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