Controller

# **About AdeptID** AdeptID is a growing AI company with a mission to get people into better jobs faster. We are in an active growth and acquisition phase, building financial infrastructure to support a multi-entity operating model and a private equity reporting cadence. # **About the Role** The Controller owns the accounting function and financial reporting across all entities. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on leader who can both run a clean monthly close and navigate the technical complexity of purchase accounting, multi-entity consolidation, and PE-grade reporting. The Controller will partner closely with the VP of Finance on M&A integration, audit readiness, and ERP transition (NetSuite implementation underway). # **Key Responsibilities** ## **Financial Close & Reporting** - Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across all entities - Deliver consolidated and entity-level financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) on a sub 10 day close. - Partner with FP&A on budget-to-actual reporting and other cross-functional workstreams - Assist in the monthly PE reporting package, support quarterly board materials, and ad-hoc investor requests ## **Accounting Operations** - Oversee billing, accounts payable, and general ledger activity across all entities performing monthly accruals, payroll entries, revenue recognition, and other monthly close tasks - Ensure timely and accurate reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts - Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls - Oversee multi-state tax compliance, payroll tax filings, and registered agent coordination ## **Technical Accounting** - ASC 805 (business combinations), ASC 606 (revenue), ASC 842 (leases), and other relevant standards - Work with external firms on purchase accounting for completed and future acquisitions, including opening balance sheets, goodwill, and earnout accounting - Document accounting positions and prepare technical memos for auditors - Serve as integral role in annual financial statement audit preparation and completion ## **M&A & Integration** - Support deal diligence, quality of earnings, and post-close integration - Play significant role in financial integration of acquired entities, including chart of accounts mapping, policy alignment, and systems integration # **Required Qualifications** - 10+ years of progressive accounting experience - Prior managerial experience - Experience with multi-entity accounting and intercompany activity - Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and ability to understand technical accounting research - Advanced Excel skills; experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, or comparable ERP platforms - Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical memos and reporting commentary - Ability to operate in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with shifting priorities # **Preferred Qualifications** - CPA - Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience - Experience in a PE-backed environment - Staffing or services industry experience - ERP implementation experience - Experience integrating acquired entities # **What You'll Step Into** - Fast paced environment with a great team - The early stages of NetSuite implementation - Planning and prep for opening balance sheet audit (in 2027) - Opportunity to work for a growing PE-backed acquisitive company