Controller Consultant

Dak Consulting Group (DCG); Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Hybrid opportunities

Onsite opportunities

Job summary

Dak Consulting Group is seeking experienced Controller Consultants to support clients through interim leadership, accounting transformations, and complex financial projects. You will partner with CFOs and finance teams to assess challenges, strengthen operations, and implement practical solutions.

Engagements vary by industry and size, offering opportunities to apply your expertise across diverse environments while driving improvements and ensuring GAAP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience including controller roles.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience improving accounting processes and internal controls.
• Experience partnering with CFOs and senior finance leaders.
• ERP system experience (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• CPA, CMA, CIA or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted finance and accounting partner to executives, providing insights and recommendations.
• Own accounting and finance initiatives from assessment to implementation.
• Lead financial reporting and accounting operations per GAAP and policy.
• Design and implement stronger accounting policies, controls, and documentation.
• Lead process improvement and finance transformation initiatives.
• Support ERP implementations, upgrades, integrations, and optimization.
• Mentor and develop accounting professionals; drive best practices.
• Provide hands‑on leadership to stabilize operations during transitions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Client relationship

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Job description

Dak Consulting Group (DCG) is seeking experienced Controller Consultants to support clients through interim leadership needs, accounting transformations, process improvement initiatives, and complex financial projects.

As a Controller Consultant, you will partner directly with client executives and finance teams to assess challenges, strengthen financial operations, and implement practical solutions. Engagements may vary by industry, company size, and scope, providing the opportunity to apply your expertise across a range of business environments.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a trusted finance and accounting partner to CFOs, executives, and senior finance leaders, providing insight and recommendations to address business needs.
• Take ownership of accounting and finance initiatives, from assessing current operations through implementation and execution.
• Lead financial reporting and accounting operations while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and established company policies.
• Assess existing processes, controls, and workflows to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Design and implement stronger accounting policies, procedures, controls, and documentation.
• Lead process improvement and finance transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, and reporting capabilities.
• Support ERP implementations, system upgrades, integrations, and optimization initiatives.
• Analyze financial information and reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provide meaningful insight to leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals while introducing improved processes and best practices.
• Step into hands‑on leadership when required to stabilize accounting operations, resolve complex issues, or support a transition.
• Adapt quickly to changing client priorities, organizational structures, systems, and business environments.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, public accounting, consulting, or comparable industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated experience improving accounting processes, strengthening controls, and driving operational improvements.
• Experience partnering with CFOs, executives, and senior finance leadership.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem‑solving, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to quickly evaluate a client’s environment, establish priorities, and independently drive solutions.
• Experience with major ERP and accounting platforms such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting capabilities.
• Consulting, project‑based, interim, multi‑entity, or transformation experience is highly valued.
• CPA, CMA, CIA, or another relevant professional certification is a plus.

What You Can Expect at DCG

• A variety of consulting engagements across industries, company sizes, and business environments.
• Opportunities to support interim, project‑based, fractional, and long‑term consulting engagements.
• Remote, hybrid, and onsite opportunities based on client requirements.
• The opportunity to apply your existing expertise while expanding your consulting and project experience.
• Competitive compensation based on experience, expertise, engagement requirements, and location.
• Exposure to new industries, technologies, systems, and finance transformation initiatives.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced finance and accounting professionals while making a measurable impact for clients.

About Dak Consulting Group

Dak Consulting Group (DCG) is a finance and accounting consulting firm providing experienced professionals to organizations facing critical financial, accounting, and operational needs.

Our consultants support clients across areas including Controller and accounting leadership, FP&A, financial transformation, ERP implementations, process improvement, financial reporting, and interim and fractional finance leadership.

We work with organizations at different stages of growth and through periods of change, including acquisitions, system implementations, business transformations, and leadership transitions. Our consultants bring the experience and flexibility needed to step into complex environments, quickly understand the challenge, and deliver results.

Location: Atlanta, GA