Corporate Controller

Title: Corporate Controller

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Job Type: Full Time, Exempt

Location: See Locations Below

At IOS™, we're not just another supplier. We're a Commercial Openings System Integrator. We own it all: estimating, budgeting, project management, fabrication, installation, integration, and service, with solving customer problems as our guiding light. That "one team, zero finger-pointing" mindset shapes how we work, and how we hire. Our people move across four modes: Build, Fix, Upgrade, Maintain, so no two days look the same. From doors and frames to millwork, building specialties (Division 10), gate access, and access control: built to code, built to last, no shortcuts. And we're growing our national footprint, with real opportunity for people who want to grow with us.

Purpose

The Corporate Controller is a senior finance leader for a private equity–backed, multi-entity, high-growth

company in the commercial openings sector. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role has overall

ownership of the accuracy and integrity of the Company’s financial accounting and reporting, and leads

the financial controls, cash management and Treasury, external audit, and Shared Services (including

Accounts Payable and Payroll) functions.

This position will play a critical role in building a scalable, well-controlled accounting foundation –

standardizing accounting processes, policies, charts of accounts, and financial discipline across newly

acquired businesses, and ensuring the Company consistently meets the expectations of its PE sponsor,

lenders, and auditors. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise in a construction

environment, a controls mindset, and experience thriving in a fast-paced, sponsor-backed setting.

The Corporate Controller leads and develops the accounting team, driving consistency, integrity, and

continuous improvement in financial practices across the organization.

Core Working Relationships

Operations ControllerFP&A ManagerPeople Operations (HR)Divisional Accounting & Finance TeamsIntegration TeamsExternal Auditors, Lenders and Banking Partners

Activities & Accountabilities

Own the accuracy and integrity of the Company’s financial accounting, general ledger, and consolidated financial statements across multiple legal entitiesLead the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistencyPrepare and review consolidated financial statements and reporting packages for the CFO, executive leadership, PE sponsor, Board, and lendersManage and lead construction / percentage-of-completion accounting, WIP reporting, job costing, and revenue recognition under ASC 606Establish and maintain accounting policies and ensure compliance with GAAP, including purchase accounting (ASC 805), revenue recognition (ASC 606), and leases (ASC 842)Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and consolidation eliminationsDesign, implement, and maintain a robust internal control framework – including segregation of duties, delegation of authority, and system access controlsAssess control effectiveness on an ongoing basis, remediate gaps, and extend the control environment to newly acquired businessesLead cash management and Treasury functions, including daily cash positioning, 13-week cashflow forecasting, and liquidity managementManage banking relationships, bank account structure, signatory authority, and payment controls, including fraud preventionOversee debt administration, including revolver borrowings, interest, and covenant compliance calculations and certifications to lendersServe as the primary point of contact for the annual external audit and other third-party reviews, driving a timely and clean audit processLead the Shared Services organization, including Accounts Payable and Payroll, driving accuracy, efficiency, timely processing, and process standardization and automationEnsure Payroll is processed accurately and in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, in partnership with Human ResourcesSupport M&A due diligence and lead the accounting integration of acquired businesses, including opening balance sheets, purchase accounting, and transition of AP, Payroll, banking, and cash processes into Shared ServicesPartner with the Operations Controller to standardize accounting policies, charts of accounts, and reporting across newly acquired businesses, and help scale systems, processes, and controls to support continued acquisition-driven growthCollaborate with FP&A and Tax to support budgeting, forecasting, and tax complianceLead, mentor, and develop the Corporate Accounting, Treasury, and Shared Services teams

Key Competencies

Uncompromising commitment to accuracy, integrity, and strong internal controlsComfortable operating in a dynamic PE environmentDetail-oriented with the ability to balance execution and strategic prioritiesStrong technical accounting skills, combined with impeccable business judgment and the ability to communicate and influence across the organizationExcellent communication skills with the ability to articulate financial concepts and results to executive management, the PE sponsor, auditors, and lendersPassion for change and continuous improvement in financial processes and systemsProven people leader who builds, develops, and retains high-performing teamsKnack for gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity

Experience

Minimum of 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3-5 years in a Controller roleExperience in accounting and financial management, with a focus on corporate accounting and consolidations as well as advanced knowledge of GAAP, purchase accounting, and internal controlsPublic accounting audit experience (Big 4 or national firm) preferredExperience in construction, distribution, or project-based accounting environmentsHands-on experience with cash management, Treasury, and debt covenant complianceExperience leading Shared Services functions, including Accounts Payable and Payroll, across multiple entitiesDemonstrated success in private equity–backed and / or highly acquisitive companies is a plusExperience working in Business Central and Comsense is a plus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or FinanceCPA strongly preferred

Work Location / Work Environment

Office location can be in one of the following cities: Beltsville, MD (DC Area); Lenexa, KS (Kansas City Area); Raleigh, NC; Clearwater, FL (Tampa Area); Pompano Beach, FL (Fort Lauderdale Area); Houston, TX or Dallas, TXProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerHybrid work schedule: 2-3 days per week in the office with the ability to work from home, as neededUp to 15% travel to field office and acquired company locations

About Integrated Openings Solutions

Integrated Openings Solutions, LLC (“IOS”) is a high-growth, acquisitive commercial and architectural

openings solutions company, a portfolio company of Frontenac. We provide industry leading

commercial doors and hardware products and services to help make buildings smart, aesthetically

pleasing, code compliant and sustainable. IOS is based in Lenexa, KS, with additional locations

throughout the Southeast. The company is an established value-added specialty distributor of

commercial door and access control solutions. The company offers a wide range of products and

services, including commercial door opening products, security integration solutions, and installation,

maintenance and repair services. The company has established itself as a super-regional player in some

of the fastest-growing areas of the country while serving customers across a diverse base of commercial

end markets including education, government, healthcare, hospitality, multi-family, and retail.

For more information, please visit www.integratedopenings.com.

About Frontenac

Frontenac is a Chicago-based private equity firm. The firm focuses on investing in lower middle market

buyout transactions in the consumer, industrial, and services industries. Frontenac works in partnership

with established operating leaders, through an executive-centric approach called CEO1ST®, which

seeks to identify, acquire, and build market-leading companies through transformational acquisitions

and operational excellence. Over the last 50+ years, Frontenac has built a franchise working with over

325 owners of mid-sized businesses as they address complex transition issues of liquidity, management

enhancement, and growth planning. For more information, please visit www.frontenac.com.