Divisional Controller: Transformation Lead in PE-Backed Growth

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services represents a large private equity backed company seeking a Divisional Controller to lead accounting operations during a transformation initiative. The role reports to SVP of Finance & Accounting and oversees 11-person team across multiple entities.

Responsibilities include close, consolidations, audit management, and process improvements, with emphasis on automation and controls to enable growth. CPA preferred; GAAP expertise essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or Divisional Controller experience.
• Strong U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and consolidation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead AR, AP, GL, month-end close, reconciliations, consolidations, and financial reporting.
• Manage external audits and technical accounting matters.
• Standardize accounting processes, controls, and reporting across multiple entities.
• Drive automation, systems improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Develop and mentor a team of 11 accounting professionals.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Consolidations

Financial reporting

Audit management

Leadership

Education

CPA certification preferred

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services represents a large private equity backed company seeking a Divisional Controller to lead accounting operations during a transformation initiative. The role reports to SVP of Finance & Accounting and oversees 11-person team across multiple entities.

Responsibilities include close, consolidations, audit management, and process improvements, with emphasis on automation and controls to enable growth. CPA preferred; GAAP expertise essential.