Corporate Controller (Irving)
Ascension Search Partners, Irving, TX, United States
Ascension Search Partners has been engaged by a revolutionary, privately held SaaS organization operating in a complex hybrid business model.
Our client is seeking a Corporate Controller to build, own, and scale the accounting and financial reporting function during a critical growth phase. The Corporate Controller is responsible for leading all accounting operations and financial reporting while building scalable financial infrastructure to support rapid company growth. This role extends beyond traditional accounting, requiring full ownership of financial integrity, process optimization, technology adoption, and delivery of actionable insights to leadership. The position reports directly to the CEO and partners closely with executive leadership to establish a best-in-class finance function.
Responsibilities :
Operate and own the accounting function and integrity of the financial data and reporting
Ownership of the accounting operations and analysis of the financials
Ensure accuracy of the financials
Provide transparency of the financials to the leadership team with the development of real time dashboards and financial analysis
Partner with operations and sales to strengthen reporting and forecasting inputs
Support operational accounting in a fast-paced environment
Ownership of compliance, tax function, and external audit
Drive standardization of accounting processes
Modernize workflows within the accounting department
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA
Accounting leadership in a fast-paced PE or VC-backed company with 2+ years of experience in public accounting preferred
Solid understanding of core accounting fundamentals including debits, credits, and reconciliations
Experience with accounting systems
Practical, hands-on, and solutions-oriented mindset
Detail oriented
Required Skills :
Strong leadership and management skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in accounting software and systems
Our client is seeking a Corporate Controller to build, own, and scale the accounting and financial reporting function during a critical growth phase. The Corporate Controller is responsible for leading all accounting operations and financial reporting while building scalable financial infrastructure to support rapid company growth. This role extends beyond traditional accounting, requiring full ownership of financial integrity, process optimization, technology adoption, and delivery of actionable insights to leadership. The position reports directly to the CEO and partners closely with executive leadership to establish a best-in-class finance function.
Responsibilities :
Operate and own the accounting function and integrity of the financial data and reporting
Ownership of the accounting operations and analysis of the financials
Ensure accuracy of the financials
Provide transparency of the financials to the leadership team with the development of real time dashboards and financial analysis
Partner with operations and sales to strengthen reporting and forecasting inputs
Support operational accounting in a fast-paced environment
Ownership of compliance, tax function, and external audit
Drive standardization of accounting processes
Modernize workflows within the accounting department
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA
Accounting leadership in a fast-paced PE or VC-backed company with 2+ years of experience in public accounting preferred
Solid understanding of core accounting fundamentals including debits, credits, and reconciliations
Experience with accounting systems
Practical, hands-on, and solutions-oriented mindset
Detail oriented
Required Skills :
Strong leadership and management skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in accounting software and systems