Controller | AI-Driven Finance Leader in Birmingham

deploy; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DEPLOY is seeking a Controller in Birmingham to own the accounting fundamentals, bring clarity to the numbers, and explore smarter finance through AI.

You'll lead the function, own month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, strengthen controls, and partner with leadership on decisions that shape the business. This hands-on role focuses on measurable improvements to finance workflows using new tools.

Qualifications

• Solid accounting and financial leadership experience.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to explain the numbers.
• Hands-on mindset; eager to use new tools thoughtfully.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting function and keep books accurate and timely.
• Own month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strengthen controls and turn financial data into insights.
• Partner with leadership on decisions shaping the business.
• Explore AI and automation to improve finance workflows.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Process improvement

AI curiosity

Tools

Excel

ERP

Job description

DEPLOY is seeking a Controller in Birmingham to own the accounting fundamentals, bring clarity to the numbers, and explore smarter finance through AI.

You'll lead the function, own month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, strengthen controls, and partner with leadership on decisions that shape the business. This hands-on role focuses on measurable improvements to finance workflows using new tools.