Corporate Controller

Harver•Atlanta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Corporate Controller to lead and scale our accounting and financial operations in a fast-growing, private equity-backed SaaS company. The ideal candidate is a CPA with a strong technical accounting background, experience in SaaS or technology, and familiarity with private equity reporting and lender compliance. This role will be instrumental in building a highly reliable accounting and finance function, working with shared services, and building a team to cater to the existing work environment and future growth. This is a hybrid position at our office in Atlanta, West Midtown.

Requirements

Active CPA license required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
3-5 years total accounting experience, in an accounting leadership role (Controller or Assistant Controller)
Experience in private equity-backed environments and working with lender covenants
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial controls, and audit readiness
Very strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar
Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
Roll up the sleeves and get the work done kind of attitude

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree a plus
SaaS or tech industry experience preferred; strong understanding of ASC 606 and deferred revenue

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial statements for multiple entities
Validate monthly license revenue and recognition for other revenue types in accordance with ASC 606
Prepare journal entries for expense accruals, depreciation/amortization, re-allocations, deferred rent, and more
Perform detailed reviews of the General Ledger and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
Validate subscription, unit, and service revenue and make necessary adjustments
Act as Finance approver for all employee expense reports via Concur
Manage AR aging and collaborate with Client Success to resolve overdue invoices and determine quarterly allowance adjustments
Oversee cash management for domestic and foreign bank accounts, including weekly payment approvals and monthly reconciliations
Monitor banking covenants for compliance and prepare lender reporting packages
Coordinate annual audits across jurisdictions (U.S., U.K., Netherlands), and support tax and audit preparation with external advisors
Prepare standard weekly, monthly and quarterly investor reporting
Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Contribute to strategic initiatives including M&A due diligence, international expansion, and system implementations
Recommend, document, and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures
Research and resolve accounting issues to ensure compliance with US GAAP
Administer the accounting tech stack including ERP, billing, and AP (Sage Intacct, Maxio, Tipalti)
Lead projects to increase efficiency and automation of accounting operations
Assess and improve ERP systems and financial tech tools to support scale and growth
File monthly sales tax returns in nexus states and ensure compliance with all jurisdictional requirements, including Secretary of State filings.
Mentor and develop accounting team members
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration