Ascension Search Partners · 5 hours ago
Financial Controller
DFW Metroplex
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expAscension Search Partners is engaged by a rapidly scaling middle market services company backed by private equity seeking a high-impact Corporate Controller. This role involves leading the finance function, building financial foundations, upgrading systems, and developing a scalable infrastructure to support growth.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Lucy Lorenzo, CPC
Responsibilities
Lead the corporate accounting and controllership function for a multi-entity, acquisition-heavy services company
Build financial infrastructure including controls, processes, monthly close cadence, reporting, and integration frameworks
Implement and optimize the finance tech stack, including leading a full ERP transition
Translate complex operational data from the system into accurate, timely, and actionable financial insights
Manage and mentor a team, serving as a steady, communicative leader able to unify a group navigating structural change
Effectively partner with private-equity owners to deliver transparent reporting, improvement initiatives, and risk-aware financial leadership
Drive acquisition integration, including onboarding new entities, assessing financial maturity, and standardizing reporting
Serve as a strong communicator across the leadership team—clear, direct, and comfortable influencing at the executive level
Establish a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the finance organization
Qualification
Required
Proven Controller experience in a private‑equity–backed environment (must know what “great” looks like)
Strong track record of implementing or upgrading financial systems—including hands‑on ERP implementation experience
Exceptional communication skills and executive presence; able to engage clearly with leadership, PE sponsors, and cross‑functional teams
Demonstrated ability to coach, inspire, and restructure teams
Experience building scalable accounting operations in a high‑growth, acquisitive business
Ability to manage complex operational data
Critical thinker with excellent judgment and a strong grasp of risk management
Comfortable leading through ambiguity, high expectations, and demanding timelines
Company
Ascension Search Partners
Women-founded and owned, with over 90 years of combined recruitment experience, we know what it takes to deliver the right talent.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Bill Wagner
Partner, Tax Recruiting Practice
Elaine Beagle
Founding Partner - Executive Recruiter for Accounting, Finance, Tax, Audit and Treasury
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