Hands-On Controller: Scale Finance for Growth 3PL

Innovative Outsourcing; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

ZonPrep is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead its finance function during a scaling phase. You will own the books, set accounting policies, and drive the cash-to-accrual conversion while partnering with operations.

This build-phase role focuses on monthly close, financial reporting, and system integrations (Ramp and QuickBooks). The ideal candidate has 7+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a Controller or head-of-accounting background.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (CPA preferred).
• Experience converting from cash to accrual accounting and building policies.
• Proficient in QuickBooks; experience with Ramp or similar spend/AP platforms.
• Strong communication and mentorship abilities; able to operate in a hands-on, fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end conversion from cash to accrual accounting and establish foundational accounting policies.
• Own the monthly close, bookkeeping, and the production of timely, accurate financial statements and management reporting.
• Oversee the accounting configuration of our finance stack, including managing integration logic (e.g., Ramp/QuickBooks).
• Create and document repeatable processes for accrual-basis bookkeeping and general financial workflow.
• Manage AR/AP processes, including mentoring a Shared Services Associate to handle AP execution and expand into broader staff-accounting duties.
• Coordinate with their external CPA for periodic review and tax compliance.

Skills

Hands-on finance

Cash-to-accrual conversion

Operational finance understanding

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Ramp

Job description

ZonPrep is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead its finance function during a scaling phase. You will own the books, set accounting policies, and drive the cash-to-accrual conversion while partnering with operations.

This build-phase role focuses on monthly close, financial reporting, and system integrations (Ramp and QuickBooks). The ideal candidate has 7+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and CPA preferred.