Controller with Sage Intacct

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

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Fayetteville, GA is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP. You will manage financial reporting, audits, and budgeting processes while developing a team of accounting professionals. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of accounting leadership experience, strong knowledge of GAAP, and proficiency in ERP systems like Sage Intacct. This full-time role offers a salary range of $115,000 to $130,000 annually in a standard office environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and ERP proficiency.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Manage GL, AP/AR, payroll, taxes, and revenue recognition.
• Lead compliance and coordinate audits.

Skills

Leadership in accounting

GAAP knowledge

Effective communication

Job costing

Financial analysis

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.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.