Financial Controller

Lyra Technology Group is a private equity-backed holding company that invests in and operates industry leading technology service businesses. Our companies are operated independently by exceptional management teams. Companies that join our group retain the employees, name, and culture that have made them successful. As a platform of Evergreen Services Group, we never divest from businesses we partner with and approach every decision with the goal of driving sustainable and healthy growth over the long term.  

Lyra Technology Group is seeking a Financial Controller to spearhead finance and accounting functions within one of our operating companies, located in West Palm Beach, FL.  In addition to managing day-to-day accounting operations, this individual will liaise with our U.S. based accounting team on reporting and analysis.

The Financial Controller will own several business functions and receive significant exposure to the organization. We are seeking a creative problem solver with a growth mindset, as this opportunity represents a fast track to higher-level accounting and finance opportunities.

Your work as a Financial Controller will include several components:

• Lead and manage company finance and accounting initiatives, including budget, audit, and month-end close processes, utilizing U.S. GAAP accounting
• Manage daily accounting functions for: General Ledger, Account Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Invoicing, Fixed Assets, Collections, Monthly Reconciliations, Sales and Use Tax, and participate in these processes as needed
• Lead and manage Accounting Operations including systems and processes, attaining goals, and managing special projects
• Maintain accounting and finance Standard Operating Procedures and develop recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
• Own financial reporting for internal, corporate, and peer group requirements
• Own the accurate and timely completion of all Lyra monthly reporting requirements, including financial statements and KPIs, the cash sweep form, MD&A, month-over-month P&L variance analysis, and the balance-sheet reconciliation package.
• Achieve and maintain an accurate, GAAP-compliant month-end close within Lyra’s required timetable, targeting completion within 5–6 business days.
• Play an integral hands-on role in customer billing processes, collections, monthly and annual price changes, and billing-related incentives and commissions
• Liaise for key business relationships such as banking, landlord, vendors, and suppliers
• Own and manage core HR administrative functions, including employee benefits administration, HR policy development and maintenance, onboarding and offboarding processes, compliance with federal and state employment regulations, and employee record-keeping, serving as the primary point of contact for HR-related matters across the organization.

Our ideal Controller has the following qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience with a demonstrated record of leading finance and accounting functions.
• Experience owning full-cycle accounting, monthly close, balance-sheet reconciliations, AP, AR, payroll, billing, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and audit support.
• Demonstrated ability to produce timely GAAP-compliant financial statements and explain results to non-financial executives.
• Experience building budgets, rolling forecasts, cash forecasts, financial models, KPI scorecards, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP, PSA, and business-intelligence platforms. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Autotask PSA, and Power BI are a plus.
• Experience in technology services, MSP/MSSP, IT consulting, recurring-revenue, or professional-services environment is a plus, including MRR/ARR billing, project accounting, revenue recognition, service-line profitability, and vendor-to-client reconciliation.
• Strong written and verbal communication, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to operate with appropriate confidentiality.
• Comfort working hands-on while building scalable processes, with the ownership and urgency to communicate proactively.

We are looking for a self-motivated, analytical, and detail-oriented problem solver who is excited about “rolling up their sleeves” in an entrepreneurial and high-growth environment. The role requires someone who can excel as an individual contributor and project leader.

This is an onsite role based in West Palm Beach, FL, with a base salary range of $85,000 to $95,000.

If you are a motivated, detail-oriented professional looking to lead a finance function within the tech space, we’d love to have a conversation with you!