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Description

The Controller will lead accounting operations, financial close, and compliance for PES. This role is hands-on and execution-oriented, responsible for strengthening core accounting processes while ensuring accuracy, control, and scalability. The Controller will partner closely with FP&A, Sales Operations, and Corporate Accounting to ensure clean financials, effective billing, and strong internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Review and oversee customer contracts to ensure proper revenue setup in billing and accounting systems
• Ensure contracts are correctly entered into billing systems, including pricing, terms, and billing schedules
• Oversee billing, invoicing, and collections, including AR aging and cash application
• Ensure revenue recognition complies with ASC 606 and company policies
• Maintain and enhance SOX controls, documentation, and audit readiness
• Partner with Corporate Accounting on consolidations, reporting, and compliance requirements
• Establish and improve accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation
• Manage and develop accounting staff; provide coaching and oversight of daily activities
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and responses
• Collaborate with FP&A to ensure alignment between operational activity and financial reporting
  
  

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting experience, including month-end close ownership
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and revenue recognition principles
• Experience with contract review, billing setup, and AR processes
• Experience operating in a SOX-compliant environment
• Prior people management or team leadership experience
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to execute in a hands-on role
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• CPA licensed
• Experience in SaaS, data, analytics, or services-based businesses
• Experience working in a public company or matrixed corporate environment
• Experience implementing or improving billing and accounting systems