Controller - Perimeter

stafffinancialgroup; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Financial Group in Atlanta is seeking its first formal Controller to bring discipline, structure, and strategic financial insight to the accounting function.

Reporting to the CEO, the Controller will own the close, prepare GAAP statements, and partner with leadership on growth planning and deal evaluations.

This on-site to hybrid role offers high impact, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to scale financial processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required.
• 6+ years of accounting/finance experience in small to midsize businesses.
• Deep experience with QuickBooks and scaling financial systems.
• Proven ability to build reporting and planning functions from the ground up.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

6+ years accounting/finance

QuickBooks

GAAP reporting

Financial systems implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial planning tools

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