Chief Accounting Officer / Corporate Controller (Private Equity)

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Base pay range $175,000.00 / yr - $200,000.00 / yr

Additional compensation types Annual Bonus and RSUs

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Co-Founder & Partner @ Arkansas Talent Group | Arkansas' Leader in Executive Search & Permanent Placement | Podcast Host Arkansas Talent Group's Executive Search Division is exclusively working on a Chief Accounting Officer / Corporate Controller for a Family Office / Private Equity Group in Little Rock . Clients are open to looking at either the CAO or Controller level depending on the experience of the candidate. This is a unique opportunity that will work directly for a top-notch CFO and work with an incredible Accounting & FP&A team in Central Arkansas.

This Accounting Leader will oversee all corporate-level accounting, lead a team of plant accountants and corporate accountants, ensure robust financial reporting, and controls across a $100M+ multi-site manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all accounting operations at the corporate level, consolidating financials across multiple manufacturing plants and portfolio entities

Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accountants at each plant and corporate level, fostering a culture of accuracy, compliance, and process improvement

Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate consolidated financial statements following US GAAP

Establish and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and best practices across the organization

Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights, support strategic decisions, and drive cost-saving initiatives

Lead or support accounting automation, process optimization, and system upgrades to improve efficiency and reporting timelines

Ensure compliance with all regulatory, tax, and audit requirements; liaise with external auditors and advisors

Support M&A, integration, and other corporate transactions as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / MBA preferred

CPA required

8+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience

Manufacturing experience required / Multi-site experience highly preferred

Private Equity exposure in manufacturing is highly preferred

Deep knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting for complex organizations

Proven experience managing distributed teams and leading cross-site accounting functions

Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to partner with both plant operations and executive leadership

Experience with accounting process automation and system implementations a plus

Robust Bonus Program + Potential Equity

Strong total benefit package, including matching retirement plans

Unlimited PTO

Opportunity for growth and exposure with one of the fastest-growing companies in the state and one of the most prominent boards of Directors in the South

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for the Little Rock market to be a part of something truly special!

POSITION WILL SIT IN LITTLE ROCK - only local candidates will be considered or candidates willing to relocate to the area.

For more information, please apply directly or reach out to Chris Chunn or Stephanie Shine via Linkedin for confidential consideration.

Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Recruitment Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.

Seniority level Seniority level Director

Employment type Employment type Full-time

Job function Job function Accounting / Auditing, Finance, and Management

Industries Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals and Manufacturing

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