Portfolio Controller - Private Equity Advisory

Summary

CrossCountry Consulting is an advisory firm dedicated to creating a positive experience for both clients and employees. The Portfolio Controller will serve as a trusted partner to Private Equity clients, providing tailored solutions in accounting and finance while guiding the implementation of effective systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Aid clients in developing a streamlined monthly close process
• Assist with cash to accrual conversions and the creation of supporting schedules
• Validate the existence of assets and prepare associated roll forwards
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations (intercompany, inventory, cash, prepaids, etc.)
• Support various aspects of accounting compliance, including tax forms, sales tax exemptions, 1099s, etc., while also contributing to the preparation of financial statements and the development of internal controls and policies
• Help prepare budgets or forecasts and develop reports for management or regulatory bodies
• Guide the implementation of cloud-based finance and accounting systems
• Manage the preparation of journal entries, invoices, and reconciliation of accounts during monthly or annual closings
• Guide companies through efficient external audit processes
• Improve financial planning and analysis (budgeting, forecasting, data analysis)
• Review of monthly internal financial reporting packs
• Review of monthly regulatory reporting
• Liaise with business units outside of accounting to incorporate relevant functions into an integration plan
• Help IT teams integrate acquiree and acquirer financial systems
• Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards
• Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes

Skills

• A minimum of 2-5+ years of prior controllership experience advising Private Equity-backed portfolio companies, preferably within Manufacturing/Distribution, Software SAAS and/or Healthcare industries or with a broad industry experience within the B2B space
• Prior experience overseeing and managing a billings function in a high volume, PE-backed environment
• Prior experience with accounting and/or finance systems preferably NetSuite, MS Dynamics, QuickBooks or other ERP systems
• In the PE space, the buy and build investment strategy and roll-up strategy are prevalent, experience working through roll-up strategies and acquisitions are a plus
• Experience with -OR- significant exposure to various data analytics tools such as: Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx, Snowflake, SQL, Python, etc
• Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation
• Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• CPA or CA certification preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• A minimum of 2-5+ years of prior controllership experience advising Private Equity-backed portfolio companies, preferably within Manufacturing/Distribution, Software SAAS and/or Healthcare industries or with a broad industry experience within the B2B space
• Prior experience overseeing and managing a billings function in a high volume, PE-backed environment
• Prior experience with accounting and/or finance systems preferably NetSuite, MS Dynamics, QuickBooks or other ERP systems
• In the PE space, the buy and build investment strategy and roll-up strategy are prevalent, experience working through roll-up strategies and acquisitions are a plus
• Experience with -OR- significant exposure to various data analytics tools such as: Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx, Snowflake, SQL, Python, etc
• Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation
• Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Nice to Haves

• CPA or CA certification preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• A 401(k) with company matching
• Generous parental and maternity leave policies
• Technology stipends
• Wellness reimbursement programs