Controller

Ascension Search Partners has been exclusively engaged to hire an experienced Controller for a growing, private equity–backed consumer goods company.  The Controller will lead, redesign, and stabilize its accounting and reporting function. This critical role will focus on strengthening the month-end close, improving financial reporting, and driving accountability across accounting, reporting, and compliance functions. The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on leadership style, a passion for process improvement, and the ability to build scalable infrastructure that positions the company for future growth and potential transactions. This is a high-impact opportunity for a driven accounting leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and wants to make a measurable difference in preparing the organization for its next stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness
• Oversee financial reporting, operational, and compliance, instilling accountability across the team
• Drive process improvements and implement scalable systems to support a high-growth environment
• Partner with senior leadership to provide visibility into financial results and support strategic decision-making
• Serve as a change leader—strengthening controls, improving efficiency, and building a culture of accountability within accounting
• Prepare the organization for future liquidity events or strategic transactions through best-in-class reporting and governance

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader in a PE-backed or growth-stage environment
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including revenue recognition and knowledge of GAAP
• Hands-on leader with the ability to run the close, coach the team, and hold others accountable
• Demonstrated process improvement mindset with a relentless focus on accuracy, timeliness, and scalability
• Strong proficiency with systems inclusive of ERP systems
• Experience managing transformation and change within complex, evolving organizations