Interim Controller

GHJ • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

A fast-growing, private equity-backed SaaS company is seeking a strategic and hands-on Corporate Controller to lead and scale its accounting and financial operations. This is a high-impact leadership role for a CPA with strong technical accounting expertise, SaaS experience, and a passion for building processes, teams, and infrastructure to support growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Experience in a Controller or Assistant Controller leadership role
• SaaS or technology industry experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of ASC 606, deferred revenue, and US GAAP
• Experience in private equity-backed environments and lender covenant reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close and financial reporting across multiple entities
• Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards
• Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries
• Manage cash operations, banking relationships, and lender reporting requirements
• Coordinate annual audits and work closely with external auditors and advisors
• Monitor compliance with banking covenants and reporting obligations
• Prepare investor reporting and support executive leadership with financial insights
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Manage and optimize financial systems and accounting technology platforms
• Drive automation and process improvements to support scalability
• Ensure compliance with sales tax and other regulatory requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager