Corporate Controller

LHH; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

PTO

Medical

Work-from-home flexibility

Job summary

LHH (Atlanta) is partnering with a well-known technology company to recruit a Corporate Controller. This role offers broad ownership of the accounting function, significant exposure to senior leadership, and a pathway to influence across both software and hardware/physical product areas.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA preferred, 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, and prior Controller-level leadership in a technology environment with US and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting background preferred.
• Controller-level leadership experience, preferably within a PE-backed environment.
• Technology industry experience strongly preferred; software experience is important, with combined Hardware + Software experience ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation process.
• Manage and develop a sizeable accounting team, including US and international resources.
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors and oversee audit requirements.
• Drive improvements to accounting systems, processes, controls, and reporting.
• Support M&A activity, including due diligence, integration, purchase accounting, and related accounting considerations.
• Partner with leadership on financial reporting and provide visibility into business performance.
• Oversee accounting for international operations and entities.
• Manage complex accounting matters related to software revenue, inventory, hardware/product costs, and other technical accounting areas.
• Help strengthen the overall accounting infrastructure as the organization grows and evolves.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting

Team management

M&A support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Excel

Job description

LHH (Atlanta) is working with a well-known company in the Technology space (Hardware + Software) on a search for a Corporate Controller.

This is a great opportunity for a strong accounting leader with Technology experience, particularly someone who has worked in an environment that includes both software and physical products/inventory. The role will have broad ownership across the accounting organization and significant exposure to senior leadership.

• Base salary up to $250,000 + bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), PTO, medical, dental, and more
• Work-from-home flexibility
• Must be local to the Atlanta area

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and consolidation process
• Manage and develop a sizeable accounting team, including both U.S. and international resources
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors and oversee audit requirements
• Drive improvements to accounting systems, processes, controls, and reporting
• Support M&A activity, including due diligence, integration, purchase accounting, and related accounting considerations
• Partner with leadership on financial reporting and provide visibility into business performance
• Oversee accounting for international operations and entities
• Manage complex accounting matters related to software revenue, inventory, hardware/product costs, and other technical accounting areas
• Help strengthen the overall accounting infrastructure as the organization continues to grow and evolve

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting background preferred
• Proven Controller-level leadership experience, preferably within a PE-backed environment
• Technology industry experience strongly preferred; software experience is important, with combined Hardware + Software experience ideal
• Experience managing sizeable accounting teams, preferably across both domestic and international operations