Controller

BCS Finance; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BCS Finance is partnering with a PE-backed, multi-site home services business in NE Atlanta seeking a Corporate Controller to oversee the accounting function and drive professionalization and transformation of the finance organization.

This hands-on role requires strong multi-entity/multi-location accounting experience, expertise in POC/WIP accounting, and a proven ability to improve financial reporting as the business scales through organic growth and acquisitions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience at Controller/Assistant Controller level.
• Experience managing accounting for a multi-entity and/or multi-site organization.
• Strong hands-on POC/WIP accounting, job costing, and project-based revenue recognition.
• Proven track record of improving month-end close processes.
• Experience leading financial transformation, process improvements, or systems builds.
• Experience in PE-backed, acquisitive, multi-site environments preferred; CPA/ public accounting preferred.
• GAAP understanding and strong internal controls.
• Experience working with senior leadership and PE sponsors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate accounting across multi-entity, multi-location org with accurate reporting.
• Own month-, quarter-, year-end close including consolidation.
• Oversee WIP and POC accounting, revenue recognition, cost-to-complete analyses.
• Partner with operations to improve location- and project-level financial visibility.
• Drive finance transformation: automation, reporting enhancements, standardization.
• Evaluate accounting infrastructure, systems, workflows, and internal controls.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reporting and analysis for leadership and PE sponsor.
• Establish scalable policies and procedures to support growth and M&A.
• Collaborate with FP&A, operations, and exec leadership to provide insight.
• Support integration of new locations and acquisitions.
• Lead and mentor accounting team with precision and accountability.

Skills

Multi-entity / multi-location

POC / WIP accounting

Month-end close

Job costing / project-based revenue

Consolidation

GAAP / internal controls

Leadership / mentoring

Public accounting / CPA

Job description

BCS Finance is partnering with a PE-backed, multi-site home services business in NE Atlanta. The company is continuing to scale through organic growth and acquisitions and is seeking a Corporate Controller to oversee the accounting function and help drive the continued professionalization and transformation of the finance organization.

This is a highly hands-on opportunity for a Controller with strong multi-entity / multi-location accounting experience, a solid understanding of percentage-of-completion (POC) / WIP accounting, and a track record of improving accounting processes and financial reporting within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate accounting function across a multi-entity, multi-location organization, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Own and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including consolidation across multiple entities and locations.
• Oversee WIP and percentage-of-completion accounting, including job-level profitability, revenue recognition, cost-to-complete analysis, and variance analysis.
• Partner with operational leadership to improve visibility into location-level and project-level financial performance.
• Drive financial transformation initiatives, including process improvements, automation, reporting enhancements, and standardization across the organization.
• Evaluate and improve the existing accounting infrastructure, systems, workflows, and internal controls as the business continues to scale.
• Lead the preparation of monthly financial statements, management reporting, and financial analysis for senior leadership and the private equity sponsor.
• Establish scalable accounting policies and procedures to support continued organic growth and M&A activity.
• Partner with FP&A, operations, and executive leadership to provide actionable financial insight and improve business performance.
• Support the integration of new locations and acquisitions into the corporate accounting and reporting infrastructure.
• Manage, develop, and mentor the accounting team while maintaining a high level of accuracy, accountability, and execution.

Candidate Profile

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with prior experience operating at the Controller or Assistant Controller level.
• Proven experience managing accounting for a multi-entity and/or multi-site organization.
• Strong hands-on experience with POC/WIP accounting, job costing, and project-based revenue recognition.
• Demonstrated experience owning and improving a month-end close process.
• Track record of leading financial transformation, process improvement, systems implementation, or accounting infrastructure buildout.
• Experience in a PE-backed, acquisitive, multi-site, project-based, construction, restoration, field services, or other service-oriented environment is highly preferred.
• Public accounting experience and/or CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience working directly with senior leadership and/or private equity sponsors is a plus.
• Hands-on, analytical, and process-oriented leader who can operate effectively in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with both corporate and field-level stakeholders.