About AdeptID

AdeptID is a growing AI company with a mission to get people into better jobs faster. We are in an active growth and acquisition phase, building financial infrastructure to support a multi-entity operating model and a private equity reporting cadence.

About the Role

The Controller owns the accounting function and financial reporting across all entities. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on leader who can both run a clean monthly close and navigate the technical complexity of purchase accounting, multi-entity consolidation, and PE-grade reporting. The Controller will partner closely with the VP of Finance on M&A integration, audit readiness, and ERP transition (NetSuite implementation underway).

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across all entities
Deliver consolidated and entity-level financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) on a sub 10 day close.
Partner with FP&A on budget-to-actual reporting and other cross-functional workstreams
Assist in the monthly PE reporting package, support quarterly board materials, and ad-hoc investor requests

Accounting Operations

Oversee billing, accounts payable, and general ledger activity across all entities performing monthly accruals, payroll entries, revenue recognition, and other monthly close tasks
Ensure timely and accurate reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls
Oversee multi-state tax compliance, payroll tax filings, and registered agent coordination

Technical Accounting

ASC 805 (business combinations), ASC 606 (revenue), ASC 842 (leases), and other relevant standards
Work with external firms on purchase accounting for completed and future acquisitions, including opening balance sheets, goodwill, and earnout accounting
Document accounting positions and prepare technical memos for auditors
Serve as integral role in annual financial statement audit preparation and completion

M&A & Integration

Support deal diligence, quality of earnings, and post-close integration
Play significant role in financial integration of acquired entities, including chart of accounts mapping, policy alignment, and systems integration

Required Qualifications

10+ years of progressive accounting experience
Prior managerial experience
Experience with multi-entity accounting and intercompany activity
Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and ability to understand technical accounting research
Advanced Excel skills; experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, or comparable ERP platforms
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical memos and reporting commentary
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with shifting priorities

Preferred Qualifications

CPA
Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience
Experience in a PE-backed environment
Staffing or services industry experience
ERP implementation experience
Experience integrating acquired entities

What You'll Step Into

Fast paced environment with a great team
The early stages of NetSuite implementation
Planning and prep for opening balance sheet audit (in 2027)
Opportunity to work for a growing PE-backed acquisitive company