Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller

Role Purpose

The Corporate Controller is a critical finance leader at Cinch, responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and scalability of the company’s financial reporting and accounting operations during a period of transformation and growth. This role exists to move the accounting function beyond traditional close and compliance activities and into a modern, disciplined, and business-enabling organization.

The Controller will serve as both a technical accounting authority and a change leader—strengthening internal controls, modernizing processes, leveraging technology, and building a high-performing accounting team that can support Cinch’s evolving business model within the home warranty and home services industry.

 

What Success Looks Like

A successful Corporate Controller at Cinch:

• Delivers timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting with no surprises
• Leads a disciplined, scalable close process that supports business agility
• Strengthens internal controls and governance while enabling growth
• Modernizes accounting operations through automation and process improvement
• Acts as a trusted partner to the CFO and senior leadership

Key Responsibilities & Expectations

Accounting Leadership & Financial Integrity

• Own and oversee all corporate accounting functions, including General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, Treasury, Tax coordination, and Statutory Reporting
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition standards, and company accounting policies
• Lead all close cycles (monthly, quarterly, annual) with a focus on accuracy, discipline, and continuous improvement
• Prepare and review internal and external financial statements, ensuring clarity and reliability for leadership and stakeholders

Transformation, Controls & Process Excellence

• Lead the design, implementation, and enforcement of standardized accounting policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks
• Identify and execute process improvements and automation opportunities to support scale, efficiency, and risk mitigation
• Strengthen documentation of accounting processes to ensure consistency, audit readiness, and knowledge transfer
• Play a key role in enterprise risk management and corporate governance initiatives

Systems & Technology Enablement

• Own accounting system effectiveness, including Oracle ERP and integrated financial systems
• Lead or support ERP enhancements, upgrades, and system integrations
• Partner with IT and Finance teams to improve data quality, reporting automation, and system controls
• Drive the use of technology to reduce manual effort and improve insight and accuracy

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing accounting organization across AR, AP, General Accounting, and Reporting
• Set clear expectations for accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
• Build depth and succession within the accounting team to support long-term growth
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and transformation

Executive Partnership & Business Support

• Partner closely with FP&A on management reporting, forecasts, budgets, and Board materials
• Present financial results, insights, and recommendations to the CFO and senior leadership
• Serve as a key advisor on accounting implications of strategic initiatives, operational changes, and growth opportunities
• Support M&A activity through due diligence, integration planning, and accounting execution

External Partnership & Compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and manage all audit activities
• Partner with the CCHS holding company on tax compliance, planning, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory reporting requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• 10–15 years of progressive accounting experience, including GAAP financial reporting and leadership roles
• Prior experience in public accounting and/or external audit (7+ years preferred)
• Demonstrated success leading accounting teams in high-volume, complex environments
• Experience in insurance, warranty, or subscription-based services strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and revenue-related