What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Controller position at E78?
E78 is a provider of proven private equity (PE) finance & accounting expertise for lower middle & middle market PE portfolio companies. We provide PE sponsors with access to deeply experienced financial leadership for projects on an interim, full-time or fractional basis. Our proven PE CFO & Controller track-record demonstrates our ability to thrive in rigorous PE environments and help orchestrate optimal exits.
Role Description
We seek full time consultative Controllers to work on projects for our PE client base. Consultants will work on a W2 Contingent basis. Consulting Controllers will be responsible for assisting our clients with day-to-day accounting, financial planning & analysis, process optimization projects, audit support, etc. Our diverse client based provides exposure to many different industries and business models resulting in interesting projects and opportunities to expand your skill set.
Qualifications
- Must have worked for a private equity owned portfolio company or private equity firm itself for at least 2 years, ideally having been a part of a team that the candidate helped exit to another buyer
- Must be comfortable with the project-based nature of the business and be willing to stay with the project until completion
- Strong financial planning, financial statement analysis skills. Ability to see the story behind the numbers.
- Excellent knowledge of Excel, ideally with advanced functions, pivot tables, Power BI, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to get projects completed via influence and rapport with client personnel and not necessarily with formal authority.
- Extensive knowledge of US GAAP accounting and financial reporting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Expertise with various mid-market software packages such as NetSuite, Intacct, Acumatica, SAGE 100, 500, etc. would be very helpful
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
E78 Partners is a leading provider of finance, accounting and technology solutions for middle-market businesses and financial sponsors.
If you are looking to join a community of results-driven gamechangers, then E78 is the place to be. Please send your resume if you are interested in becoming a consultant for our team!
