Controller
Chicago, IL
Full Time
Experienced
Controller
Location: Chicago, IL Preferred. Hybrid In Office / Remote. 20% expected travel
Reports To: Adam Korchinski, Chief Financial Officer
Job Overview
First external accounting and finance hire in a fast-growing private equity-backed (Shore Capital) organization reporting directly to the CFO. Excellent opportunity to be a key contributor and shape the accounting and finance foundation as the business scales to $100M and beyond
In year 1, this role will focus primarily on building process and executing the accounting function (50%), supporting acquisition integration and systems improvement (30%), and contributing to financial planning and analysis (20%)
This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced private equity environment, likes to build process and infrastructure, takes price in both strategic and tactical execution and aspires to build a best-in-class accounting and finance function
About Guidant Power
Guidant Power, backed by Shore Capital Partners, is a national provider of electrical safety, reliability, and training services to North America’s leading companies. Formed in 2024 through the acquisition of BCH Safety and Rozel, LLC, we serve as a trusted guide on our clients’ electrical safety journey, helping them take the next step, wherever they are today, toward a safer, more reliable operation. Our national presence spans arc flash evaluations, infrared inspections, and electrical safety training, enabling consistent, high-quality service across multi-state and multi-site operations. Expert-led programs cover NFPA 70E/70B training, from low- and high-voltage to Train-the-Trainer, building skills that reduce risk, strengthen safety and improve productivity. With licensed professional engineers in 47 states and centralized reporting, we simplify compliance. Guidant continues to expand, most recently adding Monroe Infrared and its aerial and thermography services, to provide an integrated, cost-efficient path to electrical safety and reliability nationwide.
About Shore Capital
Shore Capital, a Chicago-based private equity firm with offices in Nashville, is an investor in lower middle market companies in the Healthcare, Food and Beverage, Business Services, Industrial, and Real Estate industries. Shore’s strategy is to support management partners to grow faster with less risk through access to capital, world-class board and operational resources, and unmatched networking, development, and shared learnings across the portfolio. From 2020-2024, Shore received recognition from Inc Magazine as a 5x Top Founder Friendly Investor and by Pitchbook Research for leading U.S. Private Equity deal volume for the past 10 years, from 2015-2024. Shore targets investments in proven, successful private companies with superior management teams, stable cash flow, and significant potential to grow through industry consolidation and organic growth to generate value for shareholders. Shore has approximately $13 billion of assets under management and in additional investment platforms to which it provides business and operational consulting services. For more information on these awards and investment platforms, please visit: www.shorecp.com.
Job Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:
Location: Chicago, IL Preferred. Hybrid In Office / Remote. 20% expected travel
Reports To: Adam Korchinski, Chief Financial Officer
Job Overview
First external accounting and finance hire in a fast-growing private equity-backed (Shore Capital) organization reporting directly to the CFO. Excellent opportunity to be a key contributor and shape the accounting and finance foundation as the business scales to $100M and beyond
In year 1, this role will focus primarily on building process and executing the accounting function (50%), supporting acquisition integration and systems improvement (30%), and contributing to financial planning and analysis (20%)
This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced private equity environment, likes to build process and infrastructure, takes price in both strategic and tactical execution and aspires to build a best-in-class accounting and finance function
About Guidant Power
Guidant Power, backed by Shore Capital Partners, is a national provider of electrical safety, reliability, and training services to North America’s leading companies. Formed in 2024 through the acquisition of BCH Safety and Rozel, LLC, we serve as a trusted guide on our clients’ electrical safety journey, helping them take the next step, wherever they are today, toward a safer, more reliable operation. Our national presence spans arc flash evaluations, infrared inspections, and electrical safety training, enabling consistent, high-quality service across multi-state and multi-site operations. Expert-led programs cover NFPA 70E/70B training, from low- and high-voltage to Train-the-Trainer, building skills that reduce risk, strengthen safety and improve productivity. With licensed professional engineers in 47 states and centralized reporting, we simplify compliance. Guidant continues to expand, most recently adding Monroe Infrared and its aerial and thermography services, to provide an integrated, cost-efficient path to electrical safety and reliability nationwide.
About Shore Capital
Shore Capital, a Chicago-based private equity firm with offices in Nashville, is an investor in lower middle market companies in the Healthcare, Food and Beverage, Business Services, Industrial, and Real Estate industries. Shore’s strategy is to support management partners to grow faster with less risk through access to capital, world-class board and operational resources, and unmatched networking, development, and shared learnings across the portfolio. From 2020-2024, Shore received recognition from Inc Magazine as a 5x Top Founder Friendly Investor and by Pitchbook Research for leading U.S. Private Equity deal volume for the past 10 years, from 2015-2024. Shore targets investments in proven, successful private companies with superior management teams, stable cash flow, and significant potential to grow through industry consolidation and organic growth to generate value for shareholders. Shore has approximately $13 billion of assets under management and in additional investment platforms to which it provides business and operational consulting services. For more information on these awards and investment platforms, please visit: www.shorecp.com.
Job Responsibilities
- Accounting Responsibilities (50% of candidates time in year 1)
- Own and continuously improve the monthly close process and control environment
- Prepare and review account reconciliations
- Ensure timely, accurate billing and support improvements in the order-to-cash process
- Lead audit prep and tax support with external CPA firm
- Become the NetSuite subject matter expert
- Integration Responsibilities (30% of candidate time in year 1)
- Support accounting integration for acquired entities (people, process, and systems)
- Convert acquired companies from cash to accrual accounting
- Oversee onboarding to NetSuite, Ramp, and other tools
- Coordinate third-party work on opening balance sheets and valuations
- Finance (30% of candidate time in year 1)
- Own the monthly financial package process and initial variance analysis
- Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly performance reviews
- Build and maintain key financial and operational KPIs
- Perform ad hoc analysis to support decision-making and M&A evaluation
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:
- Detail-Oriented Execution: You take pride in clean, accurate work—whether it’s reconciliations, invoicing, or financial reporting
- System & Process Builder: Proficient in ERP systems, ideally NetSuite. Brings a mindset of building scalable processes
- Initiative & Accountability: Takes ownership and executes without needing to be asked. Balances independence with asking for input when appropriate
- Startup Mentality: Excited to build and grow with the company. Willing to “roll up sleeves” to do anything from GL entries to annual budgeting
- Communication Skills: You work well across departments and communicate clearly with non-finance teammate
- Culture Fit: You’re humble, eager to learn, driven and excited to help build a best in class accounting and finance function
- 4–8+ years of accounting or finance experience
- CPA is strongly preferred
- Prior experience working in NetSuite strongly preferred
- Experience in private equity-backed or fast-growth businesses is a plus
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with ability to create financial models and reconciliations
- M&A and integration experience will be helpful in the role
- Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, and will include an attractive base salary, annual performance-based bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package
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