The Controller will work in partnership with the CFO, CEO and Shore Capital operating partners to develop and implement an accounting and finance infrastructure to support strategic decision making in a high-growth environment. The Controller will be responsible for managing internal controls, maintaining the general ledger, overseeing the financial close process, preparing financial statements, and supporting the opening of de novo locations as well as the integration of acquisitions into the consolidated accounting function. This is a very early stage, entrepreneurial opportunity and the Controller will play a critical role in building out a strong foundation, nearly from scratch, for this investment platform to support rapid, acquisitive growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage the month-end close including reconciling all accounts, preparing consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, analyzing the financial statements and variances, and ensuring the financial reporting is accurate and delivered on time.
• Assist the CFO in managing the accounting and finance functions by ensuring timely and accurate information is provided around revenue recognition. The successful controller will help identify and be a partner in solving any root cause issues that arise.
• Assist the CFO in the annual budgeting process
• Plan, organize and implement accounting systems, processes and procedures to promote strong internal controls with a continuous focus on process improvement
• Review and approve Accounts Payable vouchers and weekly payment selections
• Manage the payroll function, including a review and audit of the weekly payroll data for accuracy.
• Create and calculate KPIs for the leadership team
• Champion the year-end audit by providing requested information to the external CPA firm
• Support the annual tax process by tracking estimated tax payments and coordinating with the external tax advisor throughout the year
• Support the integration of acquired practices into the consolidated accounting function

6-12 Month Key Initiatives:

• Create, document, and automate efficient processes and procedures with a focus on internal controls and financial integrity
• Implement standardized and timely financial reporting to drive informed decision making across the company
• Support a successful implementation of Sage Intacct from legacy ERP
• Support the integration of acquired locations with timely financial analysis

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
• A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus
• CPA and public accounting audit experience is desired
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role
• Private Equity portfolio company experience is desired
• M&A and integration experience is highly preferred
• Experience at a multi-site healthcare or retail business is highly preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with ability to create well-organized financial models

Shore Capital Partners is is launching a medical aesthetics platform in Austin, TX. They have successfully launched 21 platforms in various specialties of multi-site healthcare. Their exits have yielded a multiple of invested capital of 7.7x and an internal rate of return of 99% on average, which places SCP in the top 1% of private equity firms. This new platform, Empower Aesthetics, will grow through M&A (3-4 acquisitions expected this year), de novo, and organic growth.

Shore Capital Partners ("Shore"​) is a healthcare, food & beverage, business services, and real estate focused lower middle market private equity firm that specializes in partnering with companies that have between $5 and $100 million of revenue. Shore is focused on making control equity investments within the healthcare services, products and distribution markets; food & beverage manufacturing, distribution, packaging, and related B2B service companies; and B2B and B2C companies providing IT and technology-enabled services, compliance and risk management, environmental and waste services, facility and field services, transport and logistics, and professional services. Utilizing a proactive, research-led investment process, our approach is to support entrepreneurs with capital, business development expertise, and industry knowledge. Shore targets investments in proven, successful private companies with superior management teams, stable cash flow, and significant growth potential, including organic and growth through industry consolidation.