Hybrid Corporate Controller PE-Backed Consolidations & Close

Atlas Search

Morris Plains (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Atlas Search, a private equity‑backed professional services firm, seeks a Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations across multiple regional offices in a hybrid setup based near Morris Plains, NJ. The role drives close, consolidation, and audit as the operational center of gravity.

The ideal candidate has 10–20 years in accounting leadership, CPA licensure, and deep US GAAP expertise, including ASC 606, with hands-on SAP experience and a track record of meeting tight reporting deadlines

Qualifications

Active CPA license required.
10-20 years of progressive accounting experience.
Experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
Background at a professional services firm.
Experience with multi-entity consolidation.

Responsibilities

Manage corporate consolidation across multiple legal entities and offices, directing and collaborating with regional controllers.
Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process and deliver management reporting packages.
Manage lender reporting requirements, including debt covenant compliance calculations.
Coordinate external group audit and serve as liaison to auditors across regions.
Oversee centralized accounting operations: GL, AP, AR, payroll.
Design and maintain internal controls and accounting policies.
Use SAP to accelerate close and reporting cycles across regions.
Lead and develop a corporate accounting team in a matrixed structure.