Controller

Agile Premier; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A pre-IPO technology company in Atlanta seeks a Controller to oversee all accounting operations and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background and leadership experience, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP while preparing the organization for its IPO. This full-time role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting background required.
• Experience leading teams and processes in a high-growth environment.
• Ability to manage relationships with auditors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations and ensure compliance.
• Oversee financial reporting and internal controls.
• Manage quarterly and annual close processes.
• Partner with CFO on budgeting and forecasting.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Leadership experience

Ability to build scalable systems

Compliance with U.S. GAAP

Process improvement skills

Job description

The Controller will be a key member of the finance leadership team for a rapidly growing, pre‑IPO technology company. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this individual will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls, while helping to prepare the organization for its upcoming public offering. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical accounting background, leadership experience, and the ability to build scalable systems and processes to support a high‑growth environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements and management reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain a robust internal control environment, implementing processes that support a successful transition to a public company.
• Manage quarterly and annual close processes, ensuring completeness and accuracy of results.
• Partner closely with the CFO and FP&A team on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement across accounting and reporting processes, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and disclosures for SEC filings (10‑Q, 10‑K, S‑1) in coordination with external auditors, consultants and legal advisors.
• Support due diligence, audit readiness, and external reporting as part of the company’s IPO preparation.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and key business partners.
• Develop, mentor, and lead a high‑performing accounting team that can grow with the organization.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and support strategic decision‑making for the CFO and executive leadership team.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management

Industries

Technology, Information and Media, Accounting, and Financial Services