Controller

NorthPoint Search Group•Atlanta, GA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leading public company seeking a Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance functions. This is a full-time opportunity where the Controller will lead month-end close, SEC reporting, AP/AR, payroll, internal controls, and accounting policy in a public-company environment. The goal is to ensure financial integrity, strengthen processes, and support executive leadership and board-level decision-making. The role is within a high-performance, collaborative finance team in a sophisticated public-company environment. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
CPA required.
10–15+ years of progressive accounting experience.
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

Big 4 or national public accounting experience preferred.
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.