Controller
NorthPoint Search Group•Atlanta, GA
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Controller leads accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, SEC compliance, and ERP optimization while managing a team of 20 accounting professionals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
- CPA required.
- 10–15+ years of progressive accounting experience; Big 4 or national public accounting experience preferred.
- Senior Manager-level experience in public accounting or corporate accounting leadership.
- Significant SEC reporting experience.
- Strong executive presence; comfortable presenting to senior leadership and boards.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with accounting transformation, multi-entity organizations, large-scale ERP systems, and SOX leadership preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
- Oversee financial statement preparation in accordance with GAAP.
- Own SEC reporting (10-Q, 10-K, earnings materials) and related disclosures.
- Provide technical accounting guidance and policy oversight.
- Present financial results and key accounting judgments to executives and board.
- Oversee AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, CAPEX, revenue recognition, and depreciation.
- Elevate policies, procedures, and documentation for consistency and scalability.
- Design and strengthen internal controls, ensuring SOX and regulatory compliance.
- Serve as primary liaison for external auditors and lead audit coordination.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis with FP&A.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Treasury, Tax, Operations, Legal, and executive leadership.
- Lead automation, continuous improvement, and ERP system optimization initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
