Controller Consultant (Hybrid)

Purchasing Power

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Who Are We: We are an Atlanta-based voluntary benefit company offering an industry-leading employee purchase program for brand-name consumer products, online education services and travel offerings through convenient payroll deduction, helping employees achieve financial flexibility. YOU ARE: A strategic and hands-on accounting leader with deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and operational accounting processes. You’ve led large, high-performing teams, implemented scalable systems, and partnered cross-functionally to drive smart business decisions. You have exceptional communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong sense of ownership and accountability for your work and your team’s success.

Requirements

10–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 4–5 years in a leadership role within a public company environment.
CPA license required, with strong U.S. GAAP expertise and demonstrated ability to conduct technical research when needed.
Background in public accounting (Big 4 or top regional firm).
Experience leading financial statement preparation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present to senior executives and external stakeholders.
Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage close procedures under tight deadlines and ensure accuracy across multiple entities.
Deep understanding of CECL and related compliance requirements.
Strong work ethic, adaptability, and a commitment to operational excellence.
Relationship-oriented with a collaborative style, attention to detail, and accountability mindset.
Aptitude for understanding data flows and related accounting/financial statement implications.
Tech-savvy with strong problem-solving, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle Financials, SQL and Workday ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of hybrid accounting professionals, including senior managers, senior accountants as well as a team of two in India.
Oversee the general ledger, revenue, receivables, payables, sales tax, and corporate accounting functions.
Lead all core accounting processes, including AP, bank reconciliations, and monthly close.
Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP, providing insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure financial integrity.
Act as a strategic finance partner—collaborating with leaders across operations, technology, and sales to provide actionable insights.
Mentor and develop the accounting team, cultivating a culture of excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement within Accounting.
Own the full month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal and external reporting requirements.
Work closely with Technology and finance systems teams to maintain and enhance the company’s revenue recognition and reporting systems.
Monitor and report on the accuracy of revenue and COGS data through analytical reviews, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Review and approve accounting entries, account reconciliations, and key journal entries prepared by team members.
Ensure strong accounting controls and compliance with internal control requirements.
Plan, direct, and coordinate special projects across accounting.
Partner with FP&A to ensure alignment of financial data across reporting functions.
Key leader to drive continuous finance transformation improvements.
Leverage technology to reduce manual processes and improve reporting accuracy and speed.
Provide executive-level insight and recommendations regarding accounting policies, internal controls, and financial results.
Serve as a liaison for external auditors and regulatory filings, including financial statements, 10-Qs, and 10-Ks.
Collaborate strategic initiatives, integration efforts, and special transactions as needed.
Evaluate accounting processes for continuous improvement opportunities and lead the implementation of agreed-upon enhancements.
Serve as a key member of the Company’s CECL reserve committee and oversee reviews of critical financial measures across PROG Holdings.