Job Description
Acquisition Integration Controller (Interim / Contract-to-Hire)
Tennessee (Remote with up to 100% travel)
Full-Time Contract (6 Months) | Potential Contract-to-Hire
$75–$85/hour W2
About the Opportunity
Our client, a rapidly growing, private equity-backed organization is seeking an Acquisition Integration Controller (Interim) to support the financial integration of newly acquired, founder-led businesses. This is a highly visible, hands-on role ideal for a strong operator who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and enjoys building structure while driving change across a portfolio of companies. With an active acquisition strategy, this role plays a critical part in ensuring seamless financial integration, standardization of processes, and improved financial visibility across the organization.
- What Success Looks Like
- Seamless financial integration of newly acquired entities
- Standardized, scalable accounting processes across portfolio companies
- Enhanced visibility into cash flow, working capital, and performance metrics
- Strong alignment between corporate finance and local operating teams
Key Responsibilities
- M&A Integration & Execution
- Lead post-acquisition financial integration for businesses ($5M–$25M revenue)
- Develop and implement integration plans across accounting, reporting, and systems
- Align financial processes and internal controls with corporate standards
- Oversee ERP transitions (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage → NetSuite)
- Accounting & Financial Oversight
- Establish and standardize accounting policies, procedures, and controls
- Support purchase accounting, opening balance sheet validation, and PPA considerations
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP (or IFRS), including revenue recognition and lease accounting
- Manage consolidation, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting accuracy
- Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
- Build and manage 13-week cash flow forecasts
- Analyze working capital, earn-outs, indemnities, and post-close adjustments
- Support CapEx tracking and financial planning across entities
- Project Leadership & Collaboration
- Act as liaison between corporate finance and acquired company teams
- Partner with founders and local operators to drive adoption of new processes
- Lead, coach, and support finance teams through integration and change
- Reporting & Strategic Support
- Deliver insights to executive leadership, including CFO and board-level stakeholders
- Track integration metrics such as synergies, restructuring costs, and performance KPIs
- Support capital allocation decisions through financial modeling
- Change Management & Continuous Improvement
- Drive cultural and operational integration across acquired businesses
- Develop playbooks, tools, and best practices for future integrations
- Lead post-integration reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
- Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA or Master’s preferred)
- CPA preferred (active not required)
- 7+ years of experience in finance/accounting, including 3+ years in M&A integration, transformation, or corporate development
- Proven experience in acquisition-driven or private equity-backed environments
- Strong background working with founder-led or entrepreneurial businesses
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, and Sage
- Deep understanding of WIP (Work in Progress) and POC (Percentage of Completion) accounting
- Core Competencies
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, purchase accounting, and financial reporting
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills (Excel required)
- Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, ambiguous environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to influence without direct authority
- Strong project management and process improvement mindset
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 100%)
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