[Hiring] Controller @DEFINITI LLC

Role Description

Why join our team at Definiti? If you enjoy tackling challenges and believe in delivering exceptional client service, Definiti may be perfect for you. You can make a difference by helping to improve and secure many retirements, while also helping to grow a dynamic organization. Most roles are fully remote, so you need to be comfortable using technology, be productive in a home office with a reliable internet connection to stay in touch with your team and deliver high-quality service to our clients. Definiti supports your professional growth through comprehensive training and industry credentials and certifications.

The Controller will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and lead Definiti’s core accounting operations in a fast-paced, highly acquisitive, private equity-backed professional services environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for:

• Accurate and timely financial reporting
• The monthly close
• Annual audit and tax return preparation
• Team development
• Acquisition support
• Internal controls
• Scalable process improvement

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting skills with a people-centered leadership style and is comfortable moving between strategic oversight and detailed accounting execution. This role will initially have four direct reports and will help advance automation across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience required, including experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar senior accounting role
• Minimum of 2 years of people leadership experience required
• Demonstrated experience managing the monthly close and annual audit processes from planning through completion required
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition, accrual accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with Sage or a comparable accounting system required
• CPA strongly preferred; experience in a private equity-backed, professional services, high-growth, or acquisition-driven environment preferred
• Experience with M&A or acquisition integration preferred
• Purchase price allocation, ERP or finance transformation initiatives preferred
• FloQast, Ramp, Copilot, or other automation tools preferred

Requirements

• Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to manage the full close cycle while also performing detailed accounting work
• People-focused leadership skills with the ability to coach, teach, mentor, build trust, and hold team members accountable
• Executive presence and strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership, external advisors, and cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to distinguish key priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Comfort working with urgency, flexibility, and sound judgment in a fast-paced, acquisition-driven environment
• Technology-forward mindset with demonstrated interest in automation, process improvement, and scalable finance operations
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while maintaining responsiveness and strong collaboration

Benefits

• A virtual-first work philosophy for most jobs
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Flexible PTO allows you to take the time you need for wellness, vacations, and personal matters
• 12 paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays, and your birthday is a holiday
• Paid Parental Leave
• A variety of medical, dental and vision plan options including Definiti subsidized premiums
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability insurance
• Bonus plan eligibility