Controller, Private Equity

  • Key contributor to building our PE practice nationally.  You have developed key relationships and positioned SA to be successful in this vertical market.
  • Participating in the operational leadership team providing value beyond your vertical expertise to support the overall growth of SA.
  • Being regarded by your colleagues as a “go to” resource within SA and are sought out for your expertise and advice.
  • Demonstrating adaptability, curiosity, and a detail-oriented approach.

 QUALITY ATTRIBUTES:

  • Coachable / Adaptability: Clients can vary widely and the ability to adapt to different organizational cultures, team dynamics, and service needs is crucial. 
  • Curiosity / Continuous Learner: A willingness to embrace continuous learning and stay updated on industry trends, methodologies, and organizations’ goals. Ability to receive feedback and improve.
  • Listener: Be able to build and maintain positive client relationships by active listening, empathy, and the ability to understand and address client needs.
  • Industry Expertise: Maintaining and growing expertise in the private equity industry and understanding industry-specific dynamics, challenges, and trends.
  • Close Deals: The ability to influence and engage with clients to adopt recommended strategies and solutions as well as overcome objections to win the deal.
  • Detail-Oriented: Leverage tools and resources to track relationships and opportunities to enable accurate and timely reporting and follow up.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of 7-10 years of accounting experience focused on mergers and acquisitions experience with increasing responsibility.
  • Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics from an accredited college or university.
  • CFA, CPA, and/or MBA or Masters in Finance preferred.
  • Proficiency in G-Suite, Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite, and other accounting enablement tools required (ERP systems and accounting systems).
  • Strong PowerPoint skills