Corporate Controller

CORPORATE CONTROLLER \| ATLANTA, GA \| PE-BACKED SERVICES COMPANY

Join a high-growth, private equity-backed services organization as our next Corporate Controller. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will lead corporate accounting, financial reporting, and accounting operations across a multi-location, project-based enterprise scaling through both organic growth and acquisition.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a technically strong, hands-on accounting executive who thrives in fast-paced, sponsor-backed environments and wants to build and scale a best-in-class finance organization.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Corporate Controller oversees all aspects of corporate accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and accounting operations. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and scalability of financial processes while driving operational excellence and supporting strategic growth initiatives, including acquisitions and integrations. You will partner closely with Finance leadership and the executive team to deliver best-in-class financial discipline and enable informed decision-making.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Oversee accounting operations including general ledger, revenue recognition (ASC 606), cost accounting, fixed assets, accounts payable, and payroll accounting
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes in compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements across multiple global entities
• Maintain governance of the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policies
• Author technical accounting memos on complex transactions with audit-ready documentation

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team across corporate accounting and shared services
• Foster a culture of accuracy, continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration
• Structure and scale the team for organic and acquisition-driven growth

Acquisitions and Integrations

• Support financial due diligence and accounting assessments for potential acquisitions
• Lead post-acquisition accounting integration including ERP migration, policy harmonization, and opening balance sheet procedures
• Ensure timely and accurate purchase accounting, including valuation and fair-value assessments

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Strengthen and maintain internal control frameworks, policies, and documentation
• Oversee internal and external audits
• Manage tax, compliance, and statutory reporting with internal and external advisors

Systems and Process Optimization

• Serve as controllership owner for the NetSuite ERP environment, including close workflows, reporting enhancements, and change control
• Lead initiatives to modernize accounting workflows, improve data integrity, and enhance transparency
• Partner with IT and Operations to ensure financial systems scale with the business

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with the CFO, FP\&A, Treasury, and operational leaders to provide reporting, financial insights, and decision support
• Communicate complex financial information clearly to executives and PE sponsors

WHAT YOU BRING

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10\+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with 5\+ years in leadership
• Strong technical U.S. GAAP knowledge, including ASC 606 revenue recognition in a services or project-based environment
• Global consolidation experience
• Hands-on NetSuite experience, including configuration and ownership of close workflows
• Hands-on experience leading 3\+ acquisitions through post-close integration onto a common ERP
• Proven success improving processes, implementing systems, or transforming accounting teams
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Strongly Preferred:

• CPA certification
• Experience at a company with annual revenues of $400M to $1B
• Private equity-backed company experience, including sponsor reporting and board-level materials
• Experience in multi-location field services, industrial services, construction, utilities, or project-based asset-intensive operations

WHY JOIN

• High-visibility role reporting to the CFO with direct exposure to the executive team and PE sponsor
• Opportunity to build and scale the controllership function during a period of significant growth
• Active M\&A pipeline offering meaningful integration and transformation experience
• Competitive base salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.