Assistant Controller

CFS; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities and strengthen internal controls. The role partners with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and performance analysis.

You will oversee G/L, fixed assets, lease accounting, accruals, cash management, and ensure accurate reporting, while driving process improvements to boost efficiency and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of full‑cycle accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, monthly close, and cash management.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems and reporting tools.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Oversee general ledger accounting, fixed assets, lease accounting, accruals, and cash management processes
• Prepare financial reporting packages and perform variance and trend analysis
• Support internal and external audit activities and ensure compliance with accounting policies
• Drive accounting process improvements to strengthen reporting accuracy and operational efficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

• Gain broad exposure across accounting, financial reporting, cash management, and operational finance
• Partner directly with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and business performance analysis
• Play a key role in strengthening internal controls, audit readiness, and financial reporting processes
• Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Influence the development of accounting systems, reporting tools, and month-end close procedures
• Build leadership experience within a growing manufacturing organization
• Enjoy high visibility and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on financial and operational results
• Position yourself for long-term career growth within a stable and expanding business

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000
Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Gain broad exposure across accounting, financial reporting, cash management, and operational finance
• Partner directly with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and business performance analysis
• Play a key role in strengthening internal controls, audit readiness, and financial reporting processes
• Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Influence the development of accounting systems, reporting tools, and month-end close procedures
• Build leadership experience within a growing manufacturing organization
• Enjoy high visibility and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on financial and operational results
• Position yourself for long‑term career growth within a stable and expanding business

Key Responsibilities For The Assistant Controller

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Oversee general ledger accounting, fixed assets, lease accounting, accruals, and cash management processes
• Prepare financial reporting packages and perform variance and trend analysis
• Support internal and external audit activities and ensure compliance with accounting policies
• Drive accounting process improvements to strengthen reporting accuracy and operational efficiency

Qualifications For The Assistant Controller

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of full‑cycle accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, monthly close, and cash management
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems and reporting tools
• CPA or CMA designation preferred