Assistant Corporate Controller

Vaco by Highspring; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Atlanta, GA seeks an Assistant Corporate Controller ( Director level) to lead financial reporting, close processes, and SOX compliance across a multi-entity organization. This role reports to the Corporate Controller and oversees ledger operations, consolidated reporting, and fixed assets while partnering with executive leadership on strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 9–11+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting a plus), strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 9–11+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4) and corporate leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading monthly close, financial reporting, and audit processes.
• Strong technical accounting foundation, including consolidations, policy interpretation, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee G/L operations, consolidated financial reporting, and fixed asset accounting.
• Drive accelerated close process and coordination with audits.
• Develop and implement a sustainable SOX compliance structure.
• Collaborate with leadership on integration and strategic finance initiatives.

Skills

Monthly close

Financial reporting

Audit processes

SOX compliance

Leadership

ERP implementations

Public company reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required

Tools

ERP implementations

Job description

ASSISTANT CORPORATE CONTROLLER (DIRECTOR)

Now recruiting on behalf of a 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.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals 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 applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

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

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).