Controller - Atlanta - Perimeter
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What you'll do
- Own the month-end close process and preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements
- Conduct variance analysis and deliver actionable financial insights
- Partner with leadership on strategic planning and cash flow forecasting
- Perform tenant credit and deal analysis for future contracts and partnerships
- Lead contract reviews and assess financing opportunities
- Transition the current bookkeeping-heavy setup into a robust finance department
- Collaborate with external accountants, auditors, and bankers as needed
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;
- 6+ years of accounting/finance experience, preferably in a small to midsize business
- Deep experience with QuickBooks and transitioning to more scalable financial systems
- Proven ability to build out reporting and planning functions from the ground up
- Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with ownership and investors
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Full description from employer
Controller - Atlanta
Who: A growing small business in Atlanta in need of its first formal Controller.
What: Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and strategic planning.
When: Immediate need due to recent growth and operational scaling.
Where: Atlanta, GA (on-site or hybrid depending on candidate).
Why: The company is growing and needs accurate financial oversight and decision-making support.
Office Environment: Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and hands-on.
Salary: Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
Position Overview:
We’re helping a fast-growing company in Atlanta hire a Controller to bring discipline, structure, and strategic financial insight to its accounting function. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a high-impact role where you’ll implement processes and provide financial leadership across operations, growth planning, and deal evaluation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the month-end close process and preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements
- Conduct variance analysis and deliver actionable financial insights
- Partner with leadership on strategic planning and cash flow forecasting
- Perform tenant credit and deal analysis for future contracts and partnerships
- Lead contract reviews and assess financing opportunities
- Transition the current bookkeeping-heavy setup into a robust finance department
- Collaborate with external accountants, auditors, and bankers as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;
- 6+ years of accounting/finance experience, preferably in a small to midsize business
- Deep experience with QuickBooks and transitioning to more scalable financial systems
- Proven ability to build out reporting and planning functions from the ground up
- Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with ownership and investors
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