? Position: Divisional Financial Controller – Newly Acquired Companies
? Department: Mergers & Acquisitions
? Location: Fully Remote (U.S. Based)
? Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm
? Compensation: $95,000 – $120,000 base salary (target $95K–$115K)
? Bonus: Up to 8% based on individual performance
About the Opportunity
A growing, acquisitive group of companies is seeking a Divisional Financial Controller to support the financial operations of newly acquired entities. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic M&A environment, working directly with senior leadership to build financial infrastructure, ensure compliance, and guide founder-led businesses through integration into a larger corporate platform.
This fully remote role is ideal for a hands-on finance leader who thrives in fast-moving, resource-constrained environments and enjoys building processes from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
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Take ownership of financial reporting for newly acquired companies, ensuring timely and accurate monthly close and reporting.
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Map results into group reporting systems and deliver variance analyses, KPIs, and recommendations to leadership.
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Support technical US GAAP purchase accounting, including opening balance sheets and closing statement adjustments.
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Establish and strengthen accounting processes, controls, and reporting frameworks for entities with limited in-house finance teams.
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Oversee the transition of financial operations into the group’s M&A integration structure.
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Drive synergy tracking, cost-saving initiatives, and support financial due diligence on future acquisitions.
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Serve as a trusted financial partner to operational leaders and founders, balancing tactical execution with strategic guidance.
Qualifications
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7–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally as an Accounting Manager or Financial Controller in smaller, founder-led or business services companies.
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Strong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP) with experience in purchase accounting preferred.
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Background in M&A, including due diligence, integration, or managing finance for add-on acquisitions.
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Proven ability to operate in resource-constrained environments, building structure and controls from the ground up.
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Advanced Excel and ERP system skills.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and project management capabilities.
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA, CMA, and/or MBA preferred.
Key Attributes
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Highly adaptable and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
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Comfortable rolling up sleeves and directly handling transactional work when needed.
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Able to prioritize effectively and manage multiple entities simultaneously.
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Thrives in high-growth, fast-paced environments with limited structure.
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