Controller

Controller - Greater Chattanooga Area - Newly Created - High Growth PE Backed! Ready to step into a newly created leadership role where you can help build, scale, and shape the future of a growing organization? Korn Ferry has partnered with a private equity-backed company experiencing significant growth through acquisitions and expansion initiatives. The newly created Controller opportunity reports directly to the CFO and will lead the accounting function through its next phase of evolution.As the Controller, you’ll have the chance to take ownership of accounting operations, financial reporting, consolidations, internal controls, and team leadership while helping create the infrastructure needed to support a rapidly expanding multi-entity organization. This is a unique opportunity to join an organization at an inflection point. You'll work closely with an accomplished CFO, gain exposure to private equity and acquisition activity, help build a scalable accounting infrastructure, and position yourself for long-term career growth as the company continues to expand.This is a hands-on Controller that offers significant visibility to leadership and the opportunity to influence processes, develop team members, and help build a scalable accounting organization.***MUST BE LOCAL TO THE AREA - POSITION IS ON-SITE*** Compensation & BenefitsTarget Base Salary: $130K to $145K Bonus EligibleStrong Benefits and Career Advancement PotentialHigh Visibility to Leadership and Private Equity OwnershipKey ResponsibilitiesOwnership of financials across a multi-entity organization.Oversee consolidations, financial reporting, and accounting operations.Lead and develop the accounting team while establishing scalable processes and controlsPartner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic initiativesDrive process improvements, automation, and standardization across multiple entitiesSupport board reporting, lender reporting, KPI reporting, and other financial deliverablesLead accounting integration efforts related to acquisitionsAssist with due diligence activities and future growth initiativesManage external audit relationships and compliance requirementsAssist in building a proactive accounting culture focused on problem solving, process discipline, and continuous improvementDesired BackgroundBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline7+ years of progressive Accounting experienceCPA – strongly preferredMulti-Entity/Location or Complex accounting environment experiencePrior Private Equity, Acquisition, or Integration experience - PlusProcess improvement mindset with the ability to create structure and efficienciesKorn Ferry ID: E510828098