Controller

Frederick Fox

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 137,760 - 192,864

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A leading financial consulting firm is seeking an experienced Controller to stabilize accounting operations in a fast-paced SaaS environment. This role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and improving the monthly close cycle. Ideal candidates will have significant accounting leadership experience and be comfortable in a multi-entity setting. Competitive hourly pay of $100-$140, with potential for contract extension.

Qualifications

10+ years' progressive accounting leadership.
3+ years as Controller in a SaaS or multi-entity company.
Experience in a PE-Backed firm.

Responsibilities

Lead and shorten close cycle to ≤5 business days.
Ensure ASC 606 revenue recognition under U.S. GAAP.
Mentor a 10-person accounting team.

Skills

CPA certification

U.S. GAAP knowledge

NetSuite expertise

Financial leadership

Strong communication skills

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

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Overview:

Our client is consolidating multiple acquired brands onto a unified financial platform. We need an experienced, hands-on Controller who can step in immediately to stabilize monthly close, strengthen controls, and mentor the existing accounting team while we conduct a permanent search. Expect a fast-paced SaaS/technology environment with complex multi-entity, multi-currency operations.

Responsibilities:

Lead and shorten close cycle to ≤5 business days; prepare consolidated financials across ~20 legal entities.
Ensure ASC 606 revenue recognition, purchase-price accounting, and software capitalization are recorded accurately under U.S. GAAP.
Map current workflows, identify gaps, and implement quick-win automation in NetSuite (or similar), BlackLine, and BI tools.
Design/refresh key controls, draft process narratives, and coordinate walkthroughs with external auditors.
Serve as primary contact for Big 4/Top 10 audit firm; compile PBC lists, address inquiries, and support federal/state tax filings.
Mentor a 10-person accounting team (GL, A/P, A/R, revenue) and embed best practices that will endure after the contract ends.
Work closely with FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and M&A integration teams to ensure data integrity and alignment with corporate KPIs.

Ideal Profile:

CPA (active or inactive) with 10+ years’ progressive accounting leadership; at least 3 years as Controller in a SaaS or multi-entity company.
Experience operating as a Controller in a PE-Backed firm required
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, ASC 606, purchase accounting, and SOX/404.
Proven track record improving close speed and building scalable processes during rapid growth or post-acquisition integration.
Expert user of NetSuite (or comparable ERP), advanced Excel/Google Sheets; experience with consolidation tools a plus.
Comfortable working remotely, managing distributed teams, and driving change with limited supervision.
Strong communication skills—able to translate accounting impacts for non-finance stakeholders.
Duration:2-3 months (with potential extension or conversion)
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hrs/week

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