Geared toward candidates with multi-jurisdiction accounting experience and a background in ERP consulting, comfortable with leading distributed teams across time zones and managing complex financial processes.
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Original posting from Pine Services Group via Lever
One of Pine’s portfolio companies, Strategic Information Group, is hiring for a Controller!
What We Do:
Strategic Information Group (SIG) is an ERP consulting firm of roughly 130 professionals helping mid-sized manufacturers and distributors get more from their business systems. Across four practice lines (NetSuite, QAD, ETQ, and managed services through SIGSERV), SIG implements, optimizes, and supports the platforms that run its clients’ operations. The team pairs deep ERP expertise with custom solutions and hands-on service, driven by the belief that businesses deserve better than off-the-shelf.
Who We Are:
SIG is part of Pine Services Group, a buy-and-hold holding company within Evergreen Services Group. Pine partners with leading B2B ERP and technology services firms for the long term, giving each company the resources of a larger organization while preserving the culture and client relationships that made it successful.
Who We Need:
SIG is looking for a Controller to lead its accounting function as the business enters a period of real growth. This person will own accounting operations across five entities in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, and India, and lead a team that spans onsite and remote and offshore members. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, including multi-currency and multi-jurisdiction experience, and enjoys building processes from the ground up. They will be comfortable operating with a high degree of ownership in a private equity-backed environment and managing a distributed team across time zones. Candidates motivated by learning, growth, and making a visible impact are encouraged to apply.
What You'll Do:
- Own accounting operations across five entities in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, and India, including intercompany, FX, and consolidated reporting
- Lead the month-end close with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and continuous process improvement
- Oversee the annual audit, general ledger, treasury, accounts receivable and billing, and accounts payable
- Own revenue recognition across time and materials, fixed fee, and recurring managed services engagements
- Coordinate statutory filings, indirect tax (sales tax, VAT, GST), and transfer pricing with external advisors
- Lead, develop, and support an accounting team spanning onsite, remote, and offshore members
- Deliver the monthly reporting package, including financial statements, presentation materials, and variance-focused commentary for company leadership and Pine Services Group
- Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
- Strengthen systems (MS Business Central), controls, and reporting as the business scales
What We're Looking For:
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Active or recently active CPA license, or equivalent
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including people leadership
- Demonstrated ownership of month-end close and financial reporting
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP, with particular emphasis on ASC 606 revenue and cost recognition standards
- Hands-on experience with mid-market ERP systems
- Advanced Excel skills and the ability to produce clear, executive-ready reporting
- Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to deadlines
- A genuine desire to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility
Nice-to-Have
- Experience in a private equity-backed or public organization
- MS Business Central experience
- Background in professional services, consulting, or technology services
- Power BI and AI in Accounting experience
What We Offer:
- Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
- Generous PTO and company-observed holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- Professional development opportunities
- A people-first culture backed by Pine Services Group and Evergreen