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Chief Accounting Officer / Corporate Controller (Private Equity)
Chief Accounting Officer / Corporate Controller (Private Equity)Arkansas Talent Group • Little Rock, AR, United States
Chief Accounting Officer / Corporate Controller (Private Equity)

Chief Accounting Officer / Corporate Controller (Private Equity)

Arkansas Talent Group • Little Rock, AR, United States
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$175,000.00 / yr - $200,000.00 / yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and RSUs

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Co-Founder & Partner @ Arkansas Talent Group | Arkansas’ Leader in Executive Search & Permanent Placement | Podcast Host

Arkansas Talent Group's Executive Search Division is exclusively working on a Chief Accounting Officer / Corporate Controller for a Family Office / Private Equity Group in Little Rock . Clients are open to looking at either the CAO or Controller level depending on the experience of the candidate. This is a unique opportunity that will work directly for a top-notch CFO and work with an incredible Accounting & FP&A team in Central Arkansas.

This Accounting Leader will oversee all corporate-level accounting, lead a team of plant accountants and corporate accountants, ensure robust financial reporting, and controls across a $100M+ multi-site manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all accounting operations at the corporate level, consolidating financials across multiple manufacturing plants and portfolio entities
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accountants at each plant and corporate level, fostering a culture of accuracy, compliance, and process improvement
  • Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate consolidated financial statements following US GAAP
  • Establish and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and best practices across the organization
  • Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights, support strategic decisions, and drive cost-saving initiatives
  • Lead or support accounting automation, process optimization, and system upgrades to improve efficiency and reporting timelines
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, tax, and audit requirements; liaise with external auditors and advisors
  • Support M&A, integration, and other corporate transactions as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting / MBA preferred
  • CPA required
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience
  • Manufacturing experience required / Multi-site experience highly preferred
  • Private Equity exposure in manufacturing is highly preferred
  • Deep knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting for complex organizations
  • Proven experience managing distributed teams and leading cross-site accounting functions
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to partner with both plant operations and executive leadership
  • Experience with accounting process automation and system implementations a plus
  • Robust Bonus Program + Potential Equity
  • Strong total benefit package, including matching retirement plans
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Opportunity for growth and exposure with one of the fastest-growing companies in the state and one of the most prominent boards of Directors in the South
  • This is a rare and exciting opportunity for the Little Rock market to be a part of something truly special!

    POSITION WILL SIT IN LITTLE ROCK - only local candidates will be considered or candidates willing to relocate to the area.

    For more information, please apply directly or reach out to Chris Chunn or Stephanie Shine via for confidential consideration.

    Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Recruitment Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.

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    Director

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    Accounting / Auditing, Finance, and Management

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    Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals and Manufacturing

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