Controller

Pine Tree Recruiting LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Tree Recruiting LLC seeks a Controller for a growing Buckhead firm. The role spans accounting and finance, including operational analysis, KPI reporting, forecasting, strategic planning, and acquisition-related initiatives.

You will lead month-end close, financial reporting, and controls while partnering with leadership on budgeting and modeling for management and investors, with a focus on scalable finance processes.

Qualifications

• CPA or CPA candidate with portions of the exam completed.
• Big 4 or top public accounting audit experience required.
• Progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, controls, and business analysis.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Oversee general accounting, internal controls, and compliance activities.
• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis.
• Develop financial models and performance reporting for management and investors.
• Support M&A activity, integration efforts, and acquisition analysis.
• Drive process improvements and scale the finance function during growth.

Skills

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Business analysis

Forecasting

Strategic planning

Leadership

Education

CPA or CPA candidate

Job description

Growing, private equity-backed organization in Buckhead is seeking a Controller to join its leadership team. This role offers significant exposure to both accounting and finance, including operational analysis, KPI reporting, forecasting, strategic planning, and acquisition-related initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Oversee general accounting, internal controls, and compliance activities
• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis
• Develop financial models and performance reporting for management and investors
• Support M&A activity, integration efforts, and acquisition analysis
• Drive process improvements and help scale the finance function during a period of growth

Requirements:

• CPA or CPA candidate with portions of the exam completed
• Big 4 or other top public accounting audit experience required
• Progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, controls, and business analysis
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment