Controller

Cerbo OptiMantra; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation based on experience

Paid Time Off and company holidays

Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits

Short‑term and long‑term disability Insurance

401k plan with matching company contribution

Real ownership and impact

Job summary

Cerbo OptiMantra in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Controller to lead and scale the accounting function in a fast-growing, PE-backed SaaS environment. Responsibilities include overseeing the monthly close, financial reporting, compliance, and systems transformation initiatives. Candidates must have CPA certification, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience in process improvement. The role offers competitive compensation, paid time off, and comprehensive health benefits, in addition to opportunities for real ownership in the company.

Qualifications

• CPA required; strong GAAP knowledge with ability to handle complex technical accounting matters.
• Experience managing and developing a bookkeeping team.
• Detail-oriented with a zero-tolerance approach to inaccuracies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize the financial close process.
• Own the audit process end-to-end.
• Identify and implement process improvements in accounting.
• Manage tax filings and extension renewals.

Skills

CPA

Strong GAAP knowledge

PE-backed SaaS company experience

Experience leading ERP implementation

Use of AI and automation in finance

FP&A experience

QuickBooks proficiency

Detail-oriented

Process improvement mindset

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

What You’ll Do

As the Controller, you will lead and scale the accounting function in a fast-growing, PE‑backed SaaS environment. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who is technically strong, systems‑minded, and energized by building scalable finance operations. You will oversee the monthly close, financial reporting, audit and tax compliance, accounting operations, internal controls, and systems transformation initiatives while modernizing the finance organization through automation and AI‑enabled workflows.

Primary Responsibilities

Financial close & reporting

• Lead and manage and optimize the close process
• Supervise and quality‑check all bookkeeping activity, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies in line with GAAP and technical accounting standards

Compliance & deadline management

• Own the audit process end‑to‑end — project manage external auditors and ensure timely completion
• Manage all tax filings and extension renewals, including sales tax compliance across jurisdictions
• Maintain a proactive compliance calendar so no deadline is ever missed
• Coordinate with external tax accountants and legal counsel on technical accounting matters

Process improvement & automation

• Identify and implement process improvements across the accounting function
• Continue and expand automation initiatives within the finance stack
• Champion an AI‑first mindset — actively evaluate tooling opportunities to drive efficiency
• Build scalable workflows that support company growth without proportional headcount increases

Required Skills & Qualifications

• CPA required; strong GAAP knowledge with ability to handle complex technical accounting matters
• PE‑backed SaaS company experience
• Experience leading or supporting ERP implementation experience
• Demonstrated use of AI, automation, or workflow tools within finance/accounting
• FP&A or analytical project support experience
• Proven close management experience — owns the full cycle from journal entries to financial statements
• QuickBooks proficiency; experience managing and developing a bookkeeping team
• Detail‑oriented with a zero‑tolerance approach to inaccuracy and missed deadlines
• Process‑first mindset — you document, systematize, and improve everything you touch

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Paid Time Off and company holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits
• Short‑term and long‑term disability Insurance
• 401k plan with matching company contribution
• Real ownership and impact in a fast‑growing health tech company

Location

Atlanta, GA.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.