VP, Corporate Controller

Job Description

We are looking for a VP, Corporate Controller to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

Our client is a rapidly growing company based in Hilliard, Ohio, actively expanding through acquisitions. They are seeking a VP, Corporate Controller to serve as a strategic finance leader, partnering closely with senior executives to scale the organization, strengthen the accounting foundation, and drive process improvements across the finance function. This executive will oversee corporate accounting, consolidations, technical policy, internal controls, and operational excellence while leading integration efforts for newly acquired businesses.

This is a full-time, onsite leadership role in Hilliard, OH with high visibility and impact.

Position Overview

The VP, Corporate Controller will own the integrity, timeliness, and scalability of the company's financial reporting and close processes. The ideal candidate has deep experience in multi-entity environments, thrives in growth-through-acquisition contexts, and brings a hands-on approach to building systems, teams, and processes that can scale. This leader will partner with the CFO and executive team on strategic initiatives, balance sheet health, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of corporate accounting, consolidations, and month/quarter/year-end close
• Establish, maintain, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks
• Design and execute a roadmap for process improvements, automation, and ERP optimization
• Oversee the integration of acquired entities, including systems, chart of accounts, policies, and controls
• Ensure accurate, timely financial statements and management reporting; strengthen data quality and insights
• Manage external auditors and coordinate audit readiness; ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., US GAAP)
• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing accounting leadership team; clarify org structure and career paths
• Partner with FP&A, Operations, IT, and the business to support strategy, investments, and performance management
• Support special projects (e.g., carve-ins/outs, inventory/costing alignment, revenue processes, working capital, close acceleration)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 12-18+ years of progressive accounting leadership, including multi-entity and M&A integration experience
• Demonstrated success modernizing accounting processes and leading transformation in a complex environment
• Strong command of US GAAP, consolidations, policies, and internal controls
• ERP implementation or optimization experience (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, MS D365) a plus
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable operating strategically while staying close to details in a fast-moving organization

What Our Client Offers

• A high-impact executive role with direct access to senior leadership
• Opportunity to be a strategic driver in a rapidly expanding, acquisition-oriented company
• Platform to build scalable processes, systems, and teams
• Competitive executive compensation, bonus/long-term incentives, and comprehensive benefits