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We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create, and innovate.\nRelentless Curiosity. We seek to understand and improve our customers’ experience.\nSmart Risk-Taking. We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition.\nFearless Ownership. We deliver what we promise and learn along the way.\nWe’re Looking For:\nA Controller for the Services Business Unit is a key financial leader responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, performance analysis, and internal controls for a growing services organization. This role partners closely with operational leaders to drive financial discipline, ensure compliance, and support data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to translate financial insights into actionable business strategies. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including leadership in a Controller or similar role.\nYou Are:\nStrategic. 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