How Risch Results Helped a Janitorial Company Hire a Controller to Support Growth

Executive Summary

A janitorial company operating in Texas and Oklahoma needed to hire a Controller to support key leadership transitions and position the company for future growth. As the company strengthened its financial oversight, it required a strategic hire who could establish efficient financial processes, improve month-end close timelines, and ensure audit readiness.

Risch Results successfully placed a highly experienced Controller with 15+ years of experience, a proven track record in cost accounting and financial reporting, and the ability to work independently while delivering strong results.

About the Client

Our client is a janitorial company with operations in Texas and Oklahoma. The company was undergoing leadership transitions to enhance financial oversight and improve operational efficiencies. To support these changes, they needed a Controller who could work independently, implement strong financial processes, and contribute to long-term financial stability and growth.

The Recruiting Challenge

The client faced several key challenges in their search for the right Controller:

• Process Improvement Expertise – The company needed a Controller who could establish efficient financial processes, particularly in improving month-end close timelines and documenting SOPs for better financial oversight.
• Cost Accounting & Audit Readiness – The ideal candidate required deep cost accounting expertise and experience guiding a company through an audit to ensure compliance and financial accuracy.
• Independent Leadership – The company’s owner values self-sufficient employees who require minimal oversight. The Controller needed to excel at working autonomously while maintaining precise financial records and leading a team effectively.

The Risch Results Solution

To address these challenges, Risch Results designed a strategic recruiting process tailored to the client’s needs:

1. Understanding the Company’s Financial Goals – We met with the leadership team to understand their financial objectives, growth plans, and the need for a Controller who could operate independently.
2. Customized Recruiting Strategy – We targeted candidates with strong financial leadership backgrounds, emphasizing cost accounting expertise, audit experience, and process improvement skills.
3. Advanced Sourcing Methods – Leveraging our extensive network and sourcing tools, we identified candidates who had both the technical expertise and leadership capabilities required.
4. Screening & Selection Process – Our team conducted in-depth interviews to assess candidates’ financial management skills, leadership experience, and ability to work autonomously while ensuring financial precision.
5. Consultative Compensation Support – We provided market insights on competitive compensation to help the client attract top-tier financial talent.

The Outcome & Results

Risch Results successfully placed a Controller who:

• Has 15+ years of experience managing teams of 3-11 people.
• Brings extensive expertise in creating and documenting SOPs, implementing internal controls, and improving financial processes.
• Reduced month-end close timelines from [Insert Previous Duration] to [Insert New Duration] (Client to provide specific improvement metrics if available).
• Possesses deep knowledge of financial statements, ensuring accurate accounting records and audit readiness.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and treats every company she works for as if it were her own business.

The client has been extremely pleased with her ability to step in quickly, implement stronger financial processes, and contribute to the company’s stability and growth.

Why It Matters for Other Companies

For businesses undergoing leadership changes or preparing for growth, hiring a strong financial leader is critical. A skilled Controller ensures financial accuracy, improves operational efficiencies, and positions a company for long-term success.

Risch Results specializes in finding the right leaders for growing businesses, connecting companies with top-tier financial talent who can drive immediate impact and sustainable growth.

Let’s Find the Right Financial Leader for Your Business

If your company is facing similar financial leadership challenges, let Risch Results help you build a strong leadership pipeline. Contact us today to learn more!