
Integration Controller - CSP at Cobalt Service Partners
Remote - CHQFull-timeRemoteFinancePosted about 1 month ago
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Location:</strong> Flexible (candidates should be based near a major airport for frequent travel)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Travel:</strong> ~50%</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About Cobalt Service Partners</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.cobaltsp.com/">Cobalt Service Partners</a> is a private equity–backed platform building the leading commercial access and security integration business in North America. Our partner companies design, install, and service mission-critical systems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related low-voltage infrastructure for enterprise, institutional, and commercial customers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Backed by Alpine Investors, a private equity firm specializing in middle market companies in the services and software industries and with $15bn+ of AUM, Cobalt has scaled rapidly since launch - completing 17+ acquisitions in under two years and establishing a differentiated operating model in a large, fragmented, and growing market. Our leadership team combines deep operating experience with disciplined investment practices, and we are building a platform designed to scale through both organic growth and M&A.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><u>Our Values:</u></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Unwavering stewardship</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellence in action</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Seek and tell the truth</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Love learning</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy the ride</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Position Overview</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We are seeking a hands-on <strong>Integration Controller</strong> to support the financial integration of newly acquired businesses across our growing platform. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building structure in fast-moving environments and is excited to play a critical role in scaling a highly acquisitive business.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">You will work directly with acquired companies to standardize accounting processes, implement systems, and ensure a smooth transition into Cobalt’s financial infrastructure.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><u>Responsibilities</u></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lead post-acquisition financial integrations, partnering directly with newly acquired businesses</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Own chart of accounts mapping and alignment across entities</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prepare and support opening balance sheets for each acquisition</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lead system cutovers and ERP onboarding</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Drive month-end close improvements and standardization across portfolio companies</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Identify and remediate legacy accounting issues and process gaps at acquired businesses</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Assist in preparing purchase price allocation (PPA) schedules, including fair value adjustments and opening balance sheet entries</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develop expertise in ASC 805 (purchase accounting) — no prior experience required, but willingness to learn is essential</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Partner cross-functionally with deal, diligence, and accounting teams to ensure seamless integrations</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><u>Ideal Candidate</u></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Degree in accounting or finance</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">8+ years of experience; public accounting and controller experience a plus</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">CPA preferred</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with M&A transactions</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Significant knowledge of GAAP</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects at the same time</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with a range of financial tech stack applications strongly preferred</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Team oriented and excited to grow and scale a business over the next 5-10 years</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">High learning agility and eagerness to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Unquestionable integrity</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to work proactively across multiple stakeholders; excellent communication skills</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Willingness to travel up to 50%</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><u>Compensation & Benefits</u></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Cobalt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, 401k match, and flexible time off.</span></li>
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