What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Controller position at Finatal?
PE-Backed Corporate Controller | $100m Revenue | Maintenance Services | Phoenix, AZ
Finatal is exclusively retained on the search for a Corporate Controller to join a private equity-backed maintenance services company with $100m in revenue and strong EBITDA visibility. With the business scaling rapidly, this is a pivotal role at the heart of the value creation journey.
You’ll work alongside a proven CFO and seasoned investors to build a accounting function fit for growth and exit. They are looking for a candidate to professionalize reporting, upgrade systems, and build a lean, high-caliber team beneath them.
We are looking for a hands-on leader with Controller experience in a services company and PE environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and scale the accounting team, instilling private equity-grade discipline and performance standards
- Oversee month-end close, consolidations, and internal controls across multiple entities
- Drive implementation and optimization of financial systems
- Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital improvement initiatives, and treasury oversight
- Prepare board and investor-level financial reporting packages
- Support FP&A and strategic finance on budgeting and forecasting cycles
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and all regulatory requirements
- Partner cross-functionally with operations and commercial leadership to drive margin accountability
Requirements:
- Proven success as a Controller in a services-based business
- Experience in a private equity-backed environment
- Track record of team building and process improvement
- Strong technical accounting background; CPA preferred
- Comfortable rolling up sleeves while building for scale and exit
- Located in or willing to relocate to Arizona