Controller

Gabriel Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gabriel Group in Birmingham, AL is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead our Finance & Accounting function. You will oversee monthly close, financial reporting, audits, and compliance while partnering with operations across multiple states.

This role emphasizes strong internal controls, GAAP adherence, and process improvements as we scale. CPA preferred; prior staff leadership and ERP experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum four years of accounting experience.
• Experience leading staff in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Lead close calls with corporate and field teams to ensure timely reporting across states and units.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant reporting and internal standards are followed.
• Support audits, tax filings, licensing, compliance, and budgeting activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Close process

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Description

We’re looking for aControllerto join our Finance & Accounting team and play a key role in supporting the financial operations of a growing, multi-state, private equity-backed organization. This role will oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, support the monthly and annual close processes, and partner across the business to ensure strong accounting practices and financial controls.

The Controller will also support audits, tax filings, licensing, compliance, and budgeting while helping improve processes and reporting as we continue to scale. If you’re a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process, including coordination of close timelines, preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Lead monthly closing calls and partner with corporate and field operations teams to ensure timely, accurate reporting across multiple states and business units.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting and help ensure results are prepared in accordance with GAAP and internal reporting standards.
• Support the annual audit process by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and coordinating documentation across departments.
• Assist with annual tax return filing requests and coordinate supporting documentation for external tax advisors.
• Prepare and file annual net profit returns, including initial extension filings, and maintain related compliance calendars.
• Prepare and file annual property tax returns and support related assessments or documentation requests.
• File monthly sales tax returns for applicable states and support ongoing multi-state tax compliance
• requirements.
• Prepare quarterly off-road fuel rebate filings.
• Assist with quarterly BA incentive reporting.
• Manage industry-required licenses and certifications, including researching requirements for existing markets and new geographies.
• Support integration and compliance activities related to acquisitions, new locations, and expansion into additional jurisdictions.
• Review customer and vendor credit applications and coordinate approval documentation as needed.
• Manage the corporate credit card program, including card administration, policy compliance, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Assist with annual budgeting activities, including budget templates, corporate department budgets, and supporting financial analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase consistency and efficiency across corporate and field finance activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA
• Minimum of four years of relevant accounting experience.
• Prior experience managing and developing accounting staff preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with sales tax, property tax, business licensing, or other multi-jurisdictional compliance activities preferred.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage recurring deadlines across monthly and annual reporting cycles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with corporate leadership, operations teams, external auditors, tax advisors, and other business partners.
• Proactive with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems; experience with ERP/accounting platforms preferred.
• Working knowledge of ASC 842 lease accounting requirements preferred.
• Experience with accounting for business combinations and purchase accounting preferred.
• Experience with construction accounting, including job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting, preferred.
• Professional, courteous, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.