The posting
Company Description
Mission Critical Group (MCG) is an end-to-end power solutions and services provider that accelerates time-to-power and delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure for mission critical environments. By integrating engineering, manufacturing, modular deployment, and lifecycle services under one platform, we streamline execution and bring complex projects online faster - without compromising performance. With a robust U.S. manufacturing network, MCG supports data centers, power generation, healthcare, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and industrial facilities where uptime is non-negotiable. Mission Critical Group designs, manufactures and provides value-added services for customers requiring critical power solutions. Powering a new electric world for a brighter, more secure future.
Job Description
Summary:
The Corporate Controller leads MCG's corporate accounting organization and is accountable for timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant consolidated financial statements across all operating units and legal entities. This leader owns the monthly, quarterly, and annual close; drives consistency in accounting policies and processes across the enterprise; leads the external audit; and partners with operating unit finance teams, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Internal Controls to deliver high-quality financial information that supports decision-making as the company scales.
Accountabilities:
- Lead the consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Drive a faster, more predictable close through standardized calendars, checklists, reconciliations, and automation across all operating units.
- Oversee corporate accounting functions, including general ledger, consolidations, intercompany, fixed assets, leases, payroll and benefits, accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Lead the strategic centralization of accounts payable operations, designing and embedding robust internal controls - including strict segregation of duties (SoD), automated matching workflows, and rigorous fraud-prevention protocols - to scale the function and secure corporate cash disbursements.
- Establish governance over Travel & Expense programs, implement compliance monitoring, corporate card program controls, and policy enforcement metrics to optimize spend and eliminate duplicate or fraudulent claims.
- Own the annual external audit and quarterly reviews; serve as the primary point of contact with external auditors and deliver clean, well-supported audit results.
- Establish, document, and maintain enterprise accounting policies and position papers, partnering with Technical Accounting on complex transactions (revenue recognition under ASC 606, business combinations, leases, and equity).
- Provide oversight and guidance to operating unit controllers and accounting teams to ensure consistent application of policies and a strong, scalable accounting foundation.
- Lead accounting for acquisitions, including opening balance sheet, purchase accounting support, and integration of acquired entities into MCG's close, chart of accounts, and systems.
- Partner with Internal Controls team to maintain an effective control environment over financial reporting and remediate identified deficiencies.
- Support lender and covenant reporting in partnership with Treasury, and tax provision and compliance processes in partnership with Tax.
- Champion ERP, consolidation, and reconciliation system enhancements to improve data quality, scalability, and efficiency.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing corporate accounting team, attracting and retaining strong talent as the organization grows.
Attributes:
- Have Humanity: You develop your people and treat partners across the operating units with respect. You build a close process that is sustainable for the team.
- Be Transparent: You present the numbers as they are and raise accounting issues promptly. You explain the story behind the results in plain language.
- Drive Innovation: You continuously improve close, reporting, and reconciliation processes. You use standardization and automation to make the work faster and more accurate.
- Be Resilient: You stay calm and focused through close deadlines, audit pressure, and acquisition integrations. You help your team do the same when the workload peaks.
- Always Reliable: You deliver accurate financial statements on schedule, every period. You make sure leadership, auditors, and lenders can rely on the numbers.
- Grit: You take ownership of hard problems and dig into the details. You see remediation and process improvements through to completion.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; active CPA required. Master's in Accounting or MBA a plus.
- 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Director of Accounting role and 3+ years in Big 4 or large regional public accounting.
- Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606, ASC 805, and ASC 842; experience with consolidations of a multi-entity organization of comparable size and complexity.
- Track record of leading external audits and improving close timeliness and quality.
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, or project-based environments preferred, including inventory, cost accounting, and percentage-of-completion revenue.
- Experience integrating acquired businesses into a corporate accounting function preferred.
- Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting and COSO-based control environments.
- Advanced ERP and consolidation systems experience (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, OneStream, or similar); advanced Excel skills.
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and scale accounting teams, and to influence finance and operating leaders across a decentralized organization.
Supervisory Requirements
- This role will have direct reports.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Identify training needs and opportunities for professional development within the team.
- Develop and implement succession plans to ensure continuity of leadership and critical roles within the team.
Additional Information
- This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties may be adjusted to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and does not change the at-will nature of the employment relationship.
- Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a background check and pre-employment drug screening, in accordance with applicable law.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- FLSA executive and professional positions paid on a salary basis, where project requirements and tight client deadlines may require workweeks over forty (40) hours (including weekends or holidays)
- This role will work primarily in an office setting, with periodic travel to MCG operating unit and manufacturing locations to partner with site leadership and teams. Mobility: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and to move throughout office and manufacturing facilities, including walking and climbing stairs, during site visits. Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and standard office equipment. Lifting: Ability to lift and carry items up to twenty-five (25) pounds. All lifting should be done following OSHA standards. Visual and Auditory Requirements: Must be able to see and hear well enough to review detailed financial information, navigate facilities safely, and communicate effectively with team members.
A Note to our Recruitment Partners: We really appreciate the interest, but MCG currently manages hiring through our internal team. We love getting to know our candidates directly! Because of this, we don’t accept unsolicited resumes from agencies at this time. If we ever need an extra hand, we’ll be sure to reach out to the community. Thanks for understanding!
MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. MCG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
