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