Assistant Corporate Controller

Vaco; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring, Atlanta-based, seeks an Assistant Corporate Controller (Director) to lead the accounting function, drive timely financial reporting, and ensure SOX compliance. The role reports to Corporate Controller and oversees GL, consolidated reporting, and fixed assets in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

You will drive a rapid close, coordinate audits, and partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA required.
• 9–11+ years of progressive accounting experience including public accounting and corporate leadership.
• Strong background in consolidations, policy interpretation, and new standard implementations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger operations, consolidated financial reporting, and fixed asset accounting.
• Drive accelerated close processes and coordinate audits.
• Build and sustain a SOX compliance structure and governance across the organization.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SOX/controls tooling

ERP implementations

Consolidations

Financial reporting

Job description

ASSISTANT CORPORATE CONTROLLER (DIRECTOR)

Now recruiting on behalf of multi-billion dollar, Atlanta-based company for an Assistant Corporate Controller. The organization is investing in its finance function, including leadership, systems modernization and process improvement, and offers strong exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives as well as a clear career path for growth. They offer excellent benefits, stability, a great culture, and a competitive compensation package.

The Assistant Corporate Controller is a key leader within the accounting organization, responsible for driving the integrity, speed, and scalability of financial reporting across the enterprise. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role oversees a team that includes general ledger operations, consolidated financial reporting, and fixed asset accounting, while ensuring alignment with multiple regulatory frameworks. This individual will play a central role in managing an accelerated close process, leading audit coordination, and building out a sustainable SOX compliance structure. This position offers a clear path to future Corporate Controller leadership and significant visibility into organizational strategy, including acquisition integration efforts and process transformation initiatives.

The right candidate for this Assistant Corporate Accounting role will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required


• 9-11+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting (Big 4 audit) and corporate leadership roles


• Demonstrated success leading monthly close, financial reporting, and audit processes within a complex, multi-entity environment


• Strong technical accounting foundation, including consolidations, policy interpretation, and implementation of new standards


• Hands-on experience with SOX compliance


• Proven ability to manage and develop teams while driving accountability and continuous improvement


• Experience operating in mid-to-large scale organizations ($500M-$3B+ revenue preferred)


• Background supporting public company reporting requirements or working within a public company structure is a plus


• Systems and process improvement experience, including ERP implementations or upgrades, highly desirable


• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, build relationships, and communicate effectively across leadership levels

This is a great opportunity for a driven accounting leader to step into a high-impact role with succession potential, shaping both the technical foundation and the future direction of the finance organization.

Note - Seeking Atlanta-based talent exclusively for this opportunity.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.