Controller - Atlanta - Perimeter

stafffinancialgroup; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffFinancialGroup in Atlanta, GA is seeking its first formal Controller to bring discipline, structure, and strategic financial insight to the accounting function. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will own month-end close, GAAP-compliant reporting, and drive forecasting.

This high-impact role requires partnering with leadership on planning, cash flow, and deal evaluation while transitioning the organization from a bookkeeping-heavy setup to a robust finance department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of accounting/finance experience in a small to midsize business.
• Experience with QuickBooks and moving to scalable financial systems.
• Ability to build out reporting and planning from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close and GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Conduct variance analysis and deliver actionable insights.
• Partner with leadership on strategic planning and cash flow forecasting.
• Lead contract reviews and assess financing opportunities.
• Transition bookkeeping-heavy setup into a robust finance department.
• Collaborate with external accountants, auditors, and bankers.

Skills

6+ years accounting/finance experience

Cross-functional communication

Stakeholder communication

Reporting & planning

Education

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

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Controller - Atlanta

Who:

A growing small business in Atlanta in need of its first formal Controller.

What:

Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and strategic planning.

When:

Immediate need due to recent growth and operational scaling.

Where:

Atlanta, GA (on-site or hybrid depending on candidate).

Why:

The company is growing and needs accurate financial oversight and decision-making support.

Office Environment:

Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and hands-on.

Salary:

Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.

Position Overview:

We’re helping a fast-growing company in Atlanta hire a Controller to bring discipline, structure, and strategic financial insight to its accounting function. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a high-impact role where you’ll implement processes and provide financial leadership across operations, growth planning, and deal evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the month-end close process and preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Conduct variance analysis and deliver actionable financial insights
• Partner with leadership on strategic planning and cash flow forecasting
• Perform tenant credit and deal analysis for future contracts and partnerships
• Lead contract reviews and assess financing opportunities
• Transition the current bookkeeping-heavy setup into a robust finance department
• Collaborate with external accountants, auditors, and bankers as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;
• 6+ years of accounting/finance experience, preferably in a small to midsize business
• Deep experience with QuickBooks and transitioning to more scalable financial systems
• Proven ability to build out reporting and planning functions from the ground up
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with ownership and investors