Controller with Sage Intacct

NorthPoint Search Group; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a seasoned Controller in Fayetteville, GA to oversee accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and lead internal controls, reporting, and budgeting. This senior role mentors an accounting team and partners with operations to strengthen financial discipline.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of accounting leadership, CPA/CMA preferred, and demonstrated success in construction, manufacturing, or services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA/CMA preferred.
• 10+ years of accounting experience with leadership in construction, manufacturing, or services.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, ERP proficiency (Sage Intacct), and process improvement track record.
• Skilled in job costing, long‑term contracts, and financial analysis.
• Effective communicator and collaborative leader.

Responsibilities

• Manage GL, AP/AR, payroll, taxes, inventory, revenue recognition, and job costing.
• Lead monthly/quarterly/year-end close and GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Coordinate audits and ensure regulatory and tax compliance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Optimize ERP system (Sage Intacct) for reporting and efficiency.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff to meet organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

ERP implementation

Job costing

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Job Title: Controller

Who

A financially driven leader with 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.

What

Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and team development.

When

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with occasional extended hours as needed.

Where

On‑site in Fayetteville, GA.

Why

To strengthen financial discipline, improve operational excellence, and support strategic growth initiatives.

Office Environment

Standard office setting with occasional visits to job sites requiring adherence to safety protocols.

Salary

$115,000–$130,000 annually.

Position Overview

This is a senior finance leadership role responsible for maintaining accurate accounting operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and leading internal controls, reporting, and budgeting processes while mentoring an accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage GL, AP/AR, payroll, taxes, inventory, revenue recognition, and job costing.
• Lead monthly/quarterly/year-end close and deliver GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Coordinate audits and ensure regulatory and tax compliance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Optimize ERP system (Sage Intacct) for reporting and efficiency.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff to meet organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA/CMA preferred.
• 10+ years of accounting experience with leadership in construction, manufacturing, or services.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, ERP proficiency (Sage Intacct), and process improvement track record.
• Skilled in job costing, long‑term contracts, and financial analysis.
• Effective communicator and collaborative leader.