Financial Controller

Search Logic Recruiting; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Job summary

A national professional services firm in Atlanta is seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial operations and enhance processes. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of progressive accounting experience, particularly in a professional services setting. Responsibilities include overseeing financial close processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring staff. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with a base salary between $130,000 and $150,000 plus a performance-based bonus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• Prior experience in a professional services environment required.
• Experience in a design or project-based firm strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor accounting, administrative, and HR support staff.
• Oversee monthly financial close processes.
• Ensure adherence to government regulations.

Skills

Strong financial acumen and analytical capability

Ability to interpret financial results and provide strategic insights

Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills

Proven leadership and team collaboration abilities

Clear and confident communication

Adaptable and solutions-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Cloud-based financial systems

Job description

Financial Controller

National Professional Services Firm

Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000 + Bonus

Hybrid Schedule – Work from Home 1 Day per Week

A nationally recognized professional services organization is seeking an experiencedFinance Managerto lead and strengthen its financial operations. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, project-driven environment and enjoys partnering across accounting, HR, and senior leadership.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership within a professional services setting. Experience supporting design, architecture, engineering, or consulting organizations is highly preferred.

This role offers the opportunity to shape and enhance financial processes, build team capabilities, and drive operational discipline across a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor accounting, administrative, and HR support staff
• Coordinate team workloads, scheduling, and training initiatives
• Foster a collaborative and performance-driven culture

Financial Oversight & Operations

• Oversee monthly financial close processes in partnership with accounting
• Support quarterly break-even and profitability analyses
• Assist with annual audit coordination and compliance efforts
• Review and enhance internal controls and financial procedures
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase operational efficiency and profitability

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to government regulations and reporting requirements
• Coordinate with HR on required state and federal filings
• Respond to insurance carrier audits and manage documentation requests
• Prepare and oversee annual corporate insurance reviews and renewals

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
• CPA strongly preferred
• 8+ years of accounting/finance experience
• Prior experience in a professional services environment (required)
• Experience in a design or project-based firm (strongly preferred)
• Background in a mid-sized organization with involvement in monthly operational and financial close processes
• Deep understanding of accounting systems and financial data flows
• Experience working with cloud-based financial systems

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial acumen and analytical capability
• Ability to interpret financial results and provide strategic insights
• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Proven leadership and team collaboration abilities
• Clear and confident communication across all organizational levels
• Adaptable and solutions-oriented mindset

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary:$130,000 – $150,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Hybrid schedule – one remote workday per week