Controller – Small Business ($10M)

stafffinancialgroup; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Financial Group, a family-owned business in Cumming, GA, seeks a skilled Controller to lead day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls during a planned succession. The role is onsite with a small administrative team, offering hands-on leadership and opportunities to influence financial strategy.

You will oversee budgeting, month-end close, and financial analysis for a $10M revenue company, ensuring accuracy and compliance while mentoring staff and improving processes.

Qualifications

• Experience as Controller or senior accounting leader in a small to mid-sized business.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience supervising accounting staff.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Hands-on, small business mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting including financial reporting, budgeting, and month-end close.
• Supervise and mentor a small team of administrative and accounting professionals.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Manage general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Support leadership with financial analysis and operational insights.
• Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Work within QuickBooks or a comparable ERP system to manage financial data.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Financial reporting

Team supervision

Hands-on small business

ERP systems

Tools

QuickBooks

ERP software

Job description

Who:

A stable, family-owned legacy business with more than 50 years of success is seeking an experienced small business Controller to support leadership during a planned succession transition.

What:

The Controller will oversee the company’s accounting operations, manage financial reporting, and supervise a small team of administrative professionals.

When:

This hire is being made immediately due to a planned retirement and will allow for a smooth financial leadership transition.

Where:

This position is based onsite at the company’s headquarters supporting a closely connected small-business leadership team.

Why:

The company is financially strong, generating approximately $10M in annual revenue, and is looking for a hands-on financial leader to maintain and strengthen its stable operations.

Office Environment:

This is a collaborative small-business environment with long-tenured employees, direct leadership access, and a supportive administrative team.

Salary:

Up to $120,000 base salary plus bonus.

Position Overview:

This Controller will lead the day-to-day accounting and financial management of a well-established organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and supporting leadership with financial insights during an important succession planning phase.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee full-cycle accounting including financial reporting, budgeting, and month-end close
• Supervise and mentor a small team of administrative and accounting professionals
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards
• Manage general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Support leadership with financial analysis and operational insights
• Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Work within QuickBooks or a comparable ERP system to manage financial data

Qualifications:

• Previous Controller or senior accounting leadership experience within a small to mid-sized business
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting
• Experience supervising administrative or accounting staff
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar ERP/accounting systems preferred
• Ability to operate in a hands-on, small business environment

Controller in Cumming, Georgia for family-owned small business. Onsite role managing accounting, financial reporting, QuickBooks, and supervising administrative staff.