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Elevate Recruiting · 19 hours ago

Controller

Elevate Recruiting is seeking a Controller to oversee the company’s financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance. This role will focus on optimizing working capital and strengthening financial infrastructure to support growth and future acquisitions.

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Anna (Gasparova) Coumans, CPA (inactive)
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Responsibilities

Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close, cash flow management, lender reporting, and private equity partner reporting
Establish and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and reporting frameworks in alignment with GAAP and company standards
Set up and maintain accounting and reporting within the ERP environment
Strengthen accounts receivable processes, improving billing accuracy, collections discipline, and reconciliation timeliness
Oversee inventory accounting and controls, including audits to identify excess or obsolete inventory and implementation of inventory management policies
Optimize accounts payable processes through improved invoice workflows, vendor management, and payment timing to enhance cash flow
Design and execute a structured month-end close process, consistently delivering financial statements within a shortened close timeline
Establish organized financial documentation and audit-ready support schedules to ensure transparency and traceability
Partner closely with FP&A to align actuals, EBITDA reconciliation, and cost management reporting
Evaluate and strengthen the finance and accounting team through strategic hiring and role alignment, including Assistant Controller, Treasury, AR, and AP leadership
Develop and implement standardized accounting policies and procedures in collaboration with external advisors and auditors
Maintain oversight of treasury activities, including cash management, debt compliance, and liquidity planning
Lead and execute financial initiatives that improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across the organization
Establish accounting and reporting frameworks to support future acquisitions and integrations
Prepare the accounting function to support long-term strategic objectives and evolving business needs

Qualification

Financial ReportingCash Flow ManagementERP ImplementationsAccounting PoliciesTeam LeadershipCPAProcess AutomationPrivate Equity Experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred
Ten or more years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience, ideally within a private equity–backed environment
Strong background in financial reporting, transaction accounting, and cash flow management
Hands-on experience with ERP implementations and process automation initiatives
Proven ability to build and lead teams, drive operational efficiency, and enhance financial transparency

Preferred

CPA preferred

Company

Elevate Recruiting

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Elevate Recruiting is a Los Angeles based boutique executive recruitment firm specializing in connecting exceptional finance and accounting professionals with top-tier organizations.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Anna (Gasparova) Coumans, CPA (inactive)
Partner | Executive Recruiter
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Odeh Haddad
Founding Partner | Executive Recruiter
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