VP Corporate Controller

Ascension Search Partners • Full-time • Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, US • 2w ago

Ascension Search Partners has been engaged by a rapidly growing, middle market company in a high-demand industry with an executive team that prioritizes and invests in accounting excellence. This VP Controller role leads corporate accounting, shared services, payroll, and tax—playing a key part in building a best-in-class function within a fast-paced, acquisitive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and improve accounting operations, month-end close, and financial consolidations in partnership with the CAO
Deliver timely, GAAP-compliant financial reporting and executive-level insights
Oversee internal controls, compliance, and policy standardization across business units
Collaborate with FP&A and Treasury to support cash flow and business planning
Play a critical role in M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration
Build and mentor a high-performing accounting team while maintaining hands-on involvement

Ideal Background:

CPA with 12+ years of experience leading accounting in multi-entity or multi-site environments
Experience executing transformational change to build sustainable accounting processes as the company rapidly expands
Strong communicator with a proactive mindset
Excellent command of data tools (Power BI, SQL, etc.)