Group Controller

Evergreen is a San Francisco-based holding company that acquires and operates B2B services companies across North America. Since its founding in late 2017, Evergreen has completed 150+ acquisitions across Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity, ERP Software Partners and Government Services. We are driven by a people-first mission to be the best home for businesses and their leaders, by marrying capital allocation with inspired operations.

The Evergreen holding company team is comprised of 50+ professionals based in San Francisco who are focused on capital allocation, M&A, executive level hiring, strategic board leadership, and finance and accounting. Evergreen is a uniquely long-term oriented holding company that seeks to hold and grow businesses indefinitely rather than follow the 5-7 year holding period of a typical private equity fund. This allows us to take a truly long-term view on performance and people. Evergreen is backed by Alpine Investors, a leading private equity firm focused on the services and software industries with $18B+ in AUM. 

About M1 Technology

M1 Technology is a Virginia-based government contractor specializing in high-end software development, operational support, and technical services for the Intelligence Community. With a focused and skilled team operating in the Intelligence Community, this business has established itself as a trusted partner to prime contractors and government customers alike. The business is positioned for its next chapter of growth and this Executive hire is the key unlock to lead the core business operations and oversee organic growth.

M1 Technology also has 5 independent and decentralized subsidiary companies. This role will interface and work collaboratively with these companies to help promote mutual growth and business development.  

About Cedar Solutions Group (M1’s Parent Company)

Cedar Solutions Group is a Denver, Colorado-based holding company that acquires and operates government-services businesses across the United States. Cedar is driven by a people-first mission: invest in exceptional talent and technology to deliver effective government solutions. We are uniquely long-term oriented — we seek to hold and grow our businesses indefinitely, not flip them.

Cedar is backed by Evergreen and Alpine Investors, a leading private equity firm focused on services and software with $16B+ in AUM. Our portfolio companies benefit from proven playbooks, shared resources, and a culture built on accountability, continuous improvement, and genuine care for people.

The Opportunity

M1 is seeking a Group Controller to lead the finance and accounting function across a group of companies. This person will partner with the COO to achieve strategic objectives and work with the finance and accounting team at Cedar. The Group Controller will also lead each business in the preparation of consolidated monthly financial reporting, provide real-time insight into our operating metrics, and assist with the financial onboarding process for new operating companies. This person is a "player-coach" who can get into the journal entries to support a business as needed but also has the capacity to lead and accomplish tasks through leading a team.

The Group Controller will also set up and refine the automation practices, systems, processes, and team across the finance and accounting functions of each of our businesses to meaningfully scale both organically and through acquisition. The ideal candidate has a strong entrepreneurial spirit and is excited by the opportunity to build a first-class finance and accounting function.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Growth

• Serve as the primary financial strategist to the COO, executing against budgeted EBITDA and identifying growth opportunities across the portfolio.
• Deeply understand the business models and financial levers (margin optimization, utilization, cost efficiency) of each operating company to drive bottom-line results.
• Effectively communicate financial takeaways and strategy to the Board, the Cedar team, and individual founder, accountants, and operators.

Portfolio Compliance & Governance

• Lead all Evergreen and Cedar-required financial initiatives with 100% timeline compliance.
• Own the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecast processes for the entire group.
• Accountable for timely ERP conversions and the implementation of a unified monthly close process that meets Cedar’s standards.
• Manage the annual audit and tax processes across the group.

Team Leadership & Scalability

• Own the hiring and onboarding of accounting and finance teammates for existing and incoming companies.
• Lead and manage finance and accounting teammates across the five operating companies.
• Oversee the team’s individual skill and expertise development, coach existing and new staff members on best practices.
• Set the strategy for the long-term finance and accounting team build-out alongside leadership.

Data & KPI Analysis

• Implement automated dashboards for each business to provide real-time insight into operating performance.
• Deeply understand and report on the underlying drivers of each business.
• Effectively interpret and communicate results and takeaways to key stakeholders.

Acquisition & Onboarding

• Work with target operating company operators and support teams to complete the onboarding accounting checklist and fully onboard new acquisitions within 90 days.
• Project manage the accounting, finance, treasury, and insurance workstreams for each acquisition.
• Assess the target company’s finance team and identify potential issues early.
• Partner with QofE (Quality of Earnings) providers during diligence to assess historical earnings, accelerate understanding of the business, and design the onboarding plan and timeline.

Attributes We Hire For

• Quickly identify problems and develop and implement effective solutions
• Naturally curious and keen to learn about new businesses
• Ownership mindset
• Organized and process-obsessed
• Effective communication skills across various stakeholders
• “Can do” attitude, willing to get in volved in messy processes
• People-focused leader

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in accounting, with a strong understanding of financial statement preparation, multi-entity consolidation, and GAAP compliance
• Experience in public accounting, CPA preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven ability to identify and address data anomalies, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial reports
• Experience leading or supporting financial audits and meeting tax requirements

Compensation & Benefits

• The anticipated compensation range for this role is $140K - $165K. The actual offer will reflect the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications.
• The role will be based in the DMV area
• This company offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off; and additional compensation opportunities including bonuses.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't check every box. The right attributes matter more to us than a perfect resume match.

We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all of the above qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Evergreen encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the requirements. We look forward to your application!

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION AT EVERGREEN

At Evergreen, we acknowledge that an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DE&I”) is essential to hiring phenomenal people. To create the best home for businesses and spark success at our firm and throughout our portfolio, we aim to establish an environment where every person is welcomed, accepted, and empowered to excel in their role. These beliefs run true to our People-first philosophy, which emphasizes attributes over experience, we strive to recruit and work with those from a range of backgrounds, which drives creativity and innovation. At Evergreen, we recognize that we must continue to improve and expand and we are enthusiastic about maintaining Evergreen as one of the best places to work by ensuring a culture of inclusion and allowing everyone an unbiased opportunity to grow.

Compensation

A competitive compensation package will be offered alongside a benefits package including full medical and dental coverage, unlimited PTO, 401(k) match, family planning support, and much more.

Evergreen Services Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.