Division Controller

Primary Recruiting Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Recruiting Services is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close for a large operating division at our Alpharetta office. You will ensure US GAAP compliance, manage internal controls, and present results to division leadership.

The role requires 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, strong analytical and leadership skills, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong month-end close, financial reporting, and US GAAP experience.
• Experience preparing forecasts, budgets, variance analyses, and management reporting.
• Experience supporting a division or operation with cross-functional partners.
• Ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights.
• Experience mentoring accounting and finance professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting processes for a large operating division.
• Ensure financial statements and accounting activities comply with US GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.
• Prepare and review monthly financial results, including budget-to-actual analysis, and present key findings.
• Lead the division’s forecasting process, including annual forecasts, five-year plans, margin and overhead analysis.
• Partner with operations and functional leaders to evaluate financial performance and support strategic decisions.
• Coordinate internal and external audit requests and ensure timely, accurate information.
• Facilitate workflows between the division, corporate accounting, and shared-services teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve close procedures, forecasting, and reporting efficiency.

Skills

US GAAP accounting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting processes for a large operating division


• Ensure financial statements and accounting activities comply with US GAAP, internal controls, and company policies


• Prepare and review monthly financial results, including budget-to-actual analysis, and present key findings to division leadership


• Lead the division’s forecasting process, including annual forecasts, five-year plans, margin analysis, and overhead analysis


• Partner with operations and functional leaders to evaluate financial performance and support strategic business decisions


• Coordinate internal and external audit requests and ensure information is provided accurately and on time


• Facilitate workflows between the division, corporate accounting, and national shared-services teams


• Identify opportunities to improve close procedures, forecasting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiency

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field


• Approximately 5-8 years of progressive public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience


• Strong month-end close, financial reporting, and US GAAP accounting experience


• Experience preparing forecasts, budgets, variance analyses, and management reporting


• Exposure to margin, overhead, profitability, or other operational financial analysis


• Experience supporting a division, business unit, regional operation, or other operationally focused organization


• Ability to partner with leaders outside accounting and translate financial information into actionable business insights


• Previous experience managing, coaching, or developing accounting and finance professionals


• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with broader strategic and leadership responsibilities


• Willingness to work in the Alpharetta office five days per week, with flexibility for personal and family needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within homebuilding, construction, real estate development, manufacturing, distribution, or another operationally driven industry


• Experience working in a decentralized or division-based organizational structure


• Previous Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Finance Manager, or comparable leadership experience


• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or involvement in an ERP implementation


• Public accounting or a blended public accounting and industry background