Controller

Destination Sport; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Company contribution to healthcare, 
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Generous PTO

Day off for your birthday

Hotel and airline discounts

Job summary

Destination Sport, a global leader in sports travel, is seeking a practical Controller to run day-to-day accounting and establish dependable financial operations for a growing business in Atlanta. You will own monthly and annual close, manage cash flow, and drive process improvements while partnering with leaders across the organization.

The role requires hands-on ownership, team leadership, and ensuring accurate reporting deadlines as the company scales.

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting experience with direct responsibility for month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience managing core accounting functions including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable and cash management.
• Previous experience leading, coaching and developing accounting teams.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements while maintaining operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day accounting function, owning the monthly and annual close process.
• Oversee AP, AR, billing, collections, cash application, payroll interfaces, and general ledger activities.
• Review journals, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet schedules.
• Produce monthly management accounts and explain key variances to senior stakeholders.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to resolve financial issues and improve processes.
• Coordinate external audits, tax support, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Month-end close

US GAAP

ERP systems

Excel

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Company contribution towards healthcare, dental and vision benefits
• Generous PTO entitlement
• Day off for your birthday
• Hotel and airline discounts
• Destination Sport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Overview And What We Offer

• Hours - 40 Hours
• Location - Atlanta
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Company contribution towards healthcare, dental and vision benefits
• Generous PTO entitlement
• Day off for your birthday
• Hotel and airline discounts
• Destination Sport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Who We Are And What We Do

Destination Sport is a global leader in sports travel, trusted by 150+ sporting organisations worldwide. We deliver a range of specialist services via our portfolio of market-leading brands, including elite travel management, fan experiences, mass participation experiences and youth tours. We're a multi-award-winning business with a global team of 400+ staff positioned across four continents, who handle over 100,000 journeys each year at over 2,800 sporting events.

Destination Sport Group is part of The Portman Travel Group click here to view our LinkedIn Careers Page and includes Brighter Event, Elegant Resorts, If Only and Clarity Business Travel

Role Purpose

We are looking for a practical, commercially minded Controller to run the day-to-day accounting function and create dependable financial operations for a growing business. The role combines hands-on ownership, team leadership, cash and working capital management, process improvement, and partnership with operational leaders.

This opportunity suits an accounting leader Who enjoys being close to the business. The Controller will ensure transactions are recorded correctly, issues are resolved quickly, reporting deadlines are met and finance processes scale as the organisation grows.

Operational

• Lead the day-to-day accounting function, owning the monthly and annual close process.
• Oversee AP, AR, billing, collections, cash application, payroll interfaces, and general ledger activities.
• Review journals, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet schedules.
• Produce monthly management accounts and explain key variances to senior stakeholders.
• Manage cash reporting and improve working capital, billing accuracy, collections, and payment controls.
• Maintain robust accounting procedures, approval controls, and segregation of duties.
• Coordinate external audits, tax support, and compliance requirements.
• Lead, coach, and allocate work across the accounting team, driving accountability and service standards.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to resolve financial issues and improve processes.
• Strengthen financial data, reporting, and documentation as the business evolves.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning with accurate financial insight.
• Assist with finance systems upgrades, integrations, and process enhancements.

Experience

• Progressive accounting experience with direct responsibility for month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience managing core accounting functions, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable and cash management.
• Previous experience leading, coaching and developing accounting teams.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements while maintaining operational excellence.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP or accounting systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.