Corporate Controller

Insero Talent Solutions is recruiting a Corporate Controller for a diversified holding company in Wheeling, WV.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, our client is seeking a highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented Corporate Controller to provide accounting leadership across our portfolio of companies. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment and a collaborative mindset.

The Corporate Controller will oversee all accounting operations for the organization and its subsidiaries, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role will also play a key part in evaluating acquisition opportunities and leading accounting integration for new entities.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the CFO and senior leadership to support all aspects of accounting and financial management.
• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements and analyses at the corporate, subsidiary, and divisional levels.
• Review monthly financial reports and balance sheets to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with quarterly and annual corporate consolidations, including bank covenant reporting.
• Support the annual audit process and preparation of annual financial statements.
• Prepare and support special financial analyses and management reports as needed.
• Participate in financial and due diligence reviews for mergers and acquisitions.
• Lead accounting activities related to M&A transactions, including post-acquisition integration.
• Develop, implement, and monitor accounting systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Establish and oversee accounting functions for auxiliary or newly acquired entities, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, job costing, and certified payroll.
• Identify and lead initiatives to improve internal processes, efficiency, and controls.
• Collaborate effectively across departments and business units.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external audit, tax, and insurance providers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of combined public accounting and private industry accounting experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting management or leadership experience.
• Thorough knowledge and application of U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Demonstrated ability to establish credibility, exercise sound judgment, and align with organizational priorities.
• CPA certification preferred.