Controller

FireSeeds

North Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Full health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

A growing construction company in North Atlanta is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting operations including AP/AR and payroll. The ideal candidate will have 7–10+ years in progressive accounting, particularly in the construction industry, and will be skilled in job costing. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, full health benefits, 401(k), and a collaborative work environment with leadership access.

Qualifications

  • 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in construction or heavy civil industries.
  • Strong background in job costing.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Full health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays.
  • Monday–Friday on-site schedule with a strong culture and leadership access.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all accounting operations including AP/AR, payroll, general ledger.
  • Manage cash flow forecasting, banking, and reconciliations.
  • Lead job costing, WIP reporting, and AIA billing accuracy.
  • Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis to guide decisions.
  • Strengthen internal controls, optimize processes, and drive effective use of NetSuite and Procore.
  • Lead and mentor an accounting team, fostering accountability and collaboration.
  • Report directly to ownership and serve as a key financial advisor.

Skills

Progressive accounting experience
Job costing
Strong analytical skills
Forecasting
Job costing

Tools

NetSuite
Procore

Job description

Senior Search Consultant & Search Team Manager | Wife & Mom

We’re partnering with a growing, privately held construction company in the North Atlanta area to identify a Controller who will bring leadership, structure, and excellence to the company’s accounting function.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee all accounting operations, including AP/AR, payroll, general ledger, and month‑end/year‑end close.
  • Manage cash flow forecasting, banking, and reconciliations.
  • Lead job costing, WIP reporting, and AIA billing accuracy.
  • Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis to guide decisions.
  • Strengthen internal controls, optimize processes, and drive effective use of NetSuite and Procore.
  • Lead and mentor an accounting team, fostering accountability and collaboration.
  • Report directly to ownership and serve as a key financial advisor.
Qualifications
  • 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in construction or heavy civil industries.
  • Strong background in job costing.
  • Competitive Compensation.
  • Full health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays.
  • Monday–Friday on‑site schedule with a strong culture and leadership access.
Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industry

Construction

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