Atlanta, GA
1 month ago

Job Overview

Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Pay
$140,000

Job description

Salary:
USD 140,000 per year
Location:
Atlanta, GA, United States
Work arrangement:
On-site

Role Summary

A growing, private equity-backed SaaS organization is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead and scale its accounting and financial operations. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with strategic business partnership in a fast-growing environment.

The Controller will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, FP&A support, compliance, and financial systems across multiple entities. This role also provides an opportunity to strengthen processes, improve automation, and help build a scalable finance function as the organization continues to grow.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee monthly financial reporting, close activities, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Ensure accurate revenue recognition under ASC 606
  • Manage AR aging, cash management, bank reconciliations, and lender reporting
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and investor reporting
  • Coordinate annual audits and work with external tax and audit advisors
  • Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
  • Lead accounting technology and ERP improvements, automation, and process optimization
  • Mentor and develop accounting team members

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; MBA preferred
  • Active CPA license required
  • 3–5 years of accounting leadership experience at the Controller or Assistant Controller level
  • SaaS or technology experience preferred, with strong ASC 606 knowledge
  • Experience in private equity-backed environments and lender covenant reporting preferred
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial controls
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar systems
  • Hands-on, analytical, and highly collaborative leadership style

Salary: $140,000

Role:
Controller
Job Type:
Regular Full-Time

Company profile

GHJ is a national advisory, accounting and tax firm that provides audit, accounting, tax, profit participation and advisory services to businesses and nonprofit organizations. Its services include outsourced accounting, fractional CFO support, data analytics, forensic work, exit and transaction planning, and employee benefit plan and nonprofit audits. Headquartered in Los Angeles, GHJ has offices in Buffalo, Denver, Orange County and San Jose and is affiliated with HLB International, a global network of advisory and accounting firms that gives it access to resources in over 150 countries.

Headquarters
Los Angeles, California, United States

More jobs at Ghj

Similar Client Opportunities jobs at other companies