Controller

Accountants One; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Lawrenceville is seeking a Senior Controller to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting while advising the CEO and leadership team. The role involves managing financial close processes, developing dashboards, and supporting cost management initiatives. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, with strong GAAP experience, and CPA preferred. This in-office position offers the potential for career advancement to CFO as the organization grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong GAAP accounting experience required.
• Proven experience as a Controller or Senior Accounting Leader.
• Strong experience managing accounting operations and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team.
• Lead the company’s accounting operations including financial reporting.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP standards.
• Develop executive-level financial dashboards.

Skills

GAAP accounting

Financial forecasting

Experience with NetSuite

Building financial dashboards

Accounting operations management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

The Senior Controller will oversee the client’s accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and financial planning processes while serving as a key advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team.

This is a leadership role responsible for helping implement the CEO’s vision and supporting the strategic direction set by the private equity ownership group. The Senior Controller will play a critical role in improving financial visibility, strengthening cash management, modeling EBITDA performance, and building dashboards that support better operational decision‑making.

This role also offers strong potential for career advancement to CFO as the organization continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, working closely with the CEO and private equity partners
• Lead the company’s accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
• Ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP standards
• Develop executive‑level financial dashboards to provide visibility into revenue, gross profit, EBITDA, and cost performance
• Build financial models and forecasting tools to support EBITDA growth initiatives
• Implement and manage a 13‑week cash flow forecasting model
• Support leadership in cost management initiatives, including restructuring‑related cost analysis
• Help determine the optimal balance of customer revenue streams to support profitability and growth
• Partner with operations and the large sales organization to improve financial decision‑making
• Manage and analyze deferred revenue, helping leadership understand its financial and operational implications
• Oversee internal controls, financial policies, and compliance procedures
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Work closely with external auditors, banks, and financial partners
• Drive financial system improvements and maximize the value of NetSuite
• Provide financial insights and strategic analysis to support company growth initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA strongly preferred
• Strong GAAP accounting experience required
• Proven experience as a Controller or Senior Accounting Leader
• Service industry experience is required
• Strong experience managing accounting operations and financial reportin
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems preferred
• Experience building financial dashboards and performance reporting tools
• Strong understanding of EBITDA modeling and financial forecasting
• Experience managing deferred revenue and complex revenue
• This role is in office, 5 days a week, in Lawrenceville