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Corporate Controller

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About Coalfire

Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.

But that’s not who we are – that’s just what we do.

We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.

Position Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Corporate Controller with 20+ years of progressive leadership in complex, high-growth environments to lead our accounting and financial operations. As a member of the senior leadership team reporting to the CFO, you will set the accounting vision, ensure best-in-class governance, and partner cross-functionally to scale a leading cybersecurity consulting business.

The ideal candidate brings true leadership experience managing a large team and working with peers across the business to collaborate and problem solve, deep technical accounting expertise (including ASC 350, 606, 718, for example) and experience enhancing enterprise-wide systems to enable growth and operational excellence.

This is a hybrid remote and in-office position located in the River North area of Chicago, IL.

What You'll Do

  • Lead all corporate accounting operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory standards.
  • Provide strategic leadership on financial audit, treasury management and other technical accounting projects as they arise.
  • Oversee complex revenue recognition for software and professional services.
  • Proven experience developing offshore accounting strategies and managing global accounting resources.
  • Direct financial close, audit, and reporting cycles for accuracy, timeliness, and insight.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing accounting team of ten, with four direct reports, fostering accountability and collaboration.
  • Oversee corporate payroll governance and insurance program strategy.
  • Lead NetSuite/OpenAir, Chrome River enhancements and improvements; collaborate with team members to advance use of Adaptive Insights and Workday systems currently in use.
  • Partner with executive leadership to improve operational efficiency and deliver actionable financial intelligence to the board.
  • What You'll Bring

  • CPA required
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
  • 20+ years progressive accounting experience with 10 years of Controllership experience
  • Track record of scaling organizations and implementing enterprise systems.
  • Exceptional leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Bonus Points

  • Experience in professional services and software industries strongly preferred.
  • Private equity portfolio company experience strongly preferred.
  • Additional Information

    Why You’ll Want to Join Us

    At Coalfire, you’ll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an office.

    Regardless of location, you’ll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You’ll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you’ll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.

    At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, our Human Resources team at

    [email protected].

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