Corporate Controller (Murrieta, CA)

Atlas Search; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search seeks a seasoned accounting leader in Southern California to direct the U.S. accounting team, including general ledger, AR/billing, and AP. You will own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close aligned to corporate reporting deadlines and drive ASC 606 revenue recognition, including contract reviews and allocation.

The role emphasizes strengthening internal controls, standardizing accruals, and driving process efficiency. Occasional travel to company offices is required.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience with controller-level leadership.
• Experience leading GL, AR/billing, and AP in a project-based business.
• Strong ASC 606 expertise with contract review and revenue allocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the U.S. accounting team across GL, AR/billing, and AP.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close to meet reporting deadlines.
• Oversee ASC 606 revenue recognition and related processes.

Skills

Team leadership

ASC 606

GAAP knowledge

Close process

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Compensation: $225,000 to $275,000

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop the U.S. accounting team covering general ledger, AR/billing, and AP
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close against corporate reporting deadlines
• Run ASC 606 revenue recognition: contract review, performance obligations, transaction price and allocation, and timing of recognition
• Oversee percentage-of-completion accounting, including progress estimates, project cost and revenue accruals, contract assets and liabilities, and supporting reconciliations
• Standardize and strengthen accrual-based revenue processes, controls, and documentation
• Oversee GL activity, including journal entries, reconciliation review, intercompany (with counterparty confirmations), fixed assets, and accruals
• Direct billing, collections, cash application, and AR aging; manage AP, including vendor setup, payments, expense reporting, and 1099s
• Manage onboarding, invoicing, and payment of subconsultants
• Monitor working capital through receivables and payables
• Coordinate annual audits and work with outside auditors and tax advisors
• Bring acquired businesses onto standard accounting processes and systems
• Improve accounting policies, internal controls, and process efficiency, including automation

What We're Looking For

• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant Controller-level experience in a professional services or project-based business
• 5+ years leading accounting teams responsible for GL, AR/billing, and AP
• Deep, hands-on ASC 606 experience applied to customer contracts
• A track record of implementing or improving revenue recognition processes, controls, and documentation
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Ability to travel periodically to company offices

Preferred

• A mix of public accounting and private industry experience
• Acquisition and post-acquisition integration experience
• Experience leading accounting automation initiatives

The Environment

A project-based professional services firm with multiple U.S. entities and offices. This role partners closely with operations leaders and the broader corporate finance organization. The position is based in Southern California (Temecula Valley / southwest Riverside County) and includes periodic travel to other company offices.