Controller (Consulting / Fractional)

Company: NOW CFO
Location: Tulsa
Posted on: February 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Location: Tulsa, OK (On-site initially; hybrid/remote thereafter) Engagement Type: Consulting (NOW CFO) Start Timing: Target mid-March Industry: Manufacturing Revenue: ~$50M Ownership: Private Equity–backed Position Overview Our client, a private equity–backed manufacturing company undergoing an acquisition, is seeking a hands-on Controller (or Controller-minus level consultant) to support Day 1 finance operations and stabilize accounting processes during the transition. This role is designed for an execution-focused finance leader who is comfortable working on-site in an environment with manual processes and limited technology. The consultant will play a critical role in improving GAAP compliance, strengthening the monthly close, and supporting leadership with a proactive Day 1 finance support plan for sponsors and sellers. This is a travel role with an initial on-site requirement in Tulsa, OK for the first several weeks, with the potential to transition to a hybrid or remote model once processes are stabilized. Key Responsibilities Provide Day 1 finance leadership support for a private equity acquisition Lead and execute monthly close activities, including hands-on journal entries, reconciliations, and review Assess and improve GAAP compliance in an environment that has not previously been audited Stabilize general accounting operations and documentation Partner with the existing Controller and small accounting team to relieve bandwidth constraints Review and improve inventory accounting processes and controls Support manufacturing accounting, including COGS, inventory valuation, and cost accounting Assist with the cleanup of historical accounting issues as needed Support sales tax compliance, including potential preparation for a Sales Tax Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) process Provide leadership with actionable financial insights and recommendations Support transition from manual, paper-based processes to more streamlined workflows Partner cross-functionally with Operations and Leadership to improve financial visibility Qualifications 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or “Controller-minus” level responsibilities Manufacturing accounting experience required (inventory, cost accounting, COGS) Strong working knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes Comfortable operating in manual or low-tech accounting environments Experience supporting acquisitions, PE-backed companies, or carve-outs strongly preferred Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality (this is an execution role, not advisory-only) Experience working with Sage or similar ERP/accounting systems Strong Excel skills and ability to work with imperfect data Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with operations teams Engagement Logistics Initial on-site presence required in Tulsa, OK due to manual and legacy processes Hybrid/remote potential after initial stabilization period Travel flexibility required Tulsa-based candidates preferred; DFW-based candidates acceptable with travel Initial engagement expected to start mid-March What Success Looks Like Month-end close is stabilized and repeatable GAAP gaps are identified with a clear remediation plan Inventory and manufacturing accounting processes are reliable and documented Leadership has a clear Day 1 finance support plan to present to sponsors and sellers Accounting team bandwidth is meaningfully improved

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