Interim Controller

GHJ; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GHJ, a fast-growing private equity-backed SaaS company in Atlanta, is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead and scale its accounting and financial operations.

This leadership role requires a CPA with strong technical accounting expertise and SaaS experience. Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with ASC 606, and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in a Controller or Assistant Controller leadership role.
• SaaS or technology industry experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close and financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards.
• Manage cash operations, banking relationships, and lender reporting requirements.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

SaaS experience

Strong analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

ERP systems such as Sage Intacct

NetSuite

Job description

A fast-growing, private equity-backed SaaS company is seeking a strategic and hands-on Corporate Controller to lead and scale its accounting and financial operations. This is a high-impact leadership role for a CPA with strong technical accounting expertise, SaaS experience, and a passion for building processes, teams, and infrastructure to support growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly close and financial reporting across multiple entities
• Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards
• Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries
• Manage cash operations, banking relationships, and lender reporting requirements
• Coordinate annual audits and work closely with external auditors and advisors
• Monitor compliance with banking covenants and reporting obligations
• Prepare investor reporting and support executive leadership with financial insights
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Manage and optimize financial systems and accounting technology platforms
• Drive automation and process improvements to support scalability
• Ensure compliance with sales tax and other regulatory requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Experience in a Controller or Assistant Controller leadership role
• SaaS or technology industry experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of ASC 606, deferred revenue, and US GAAP
• Experience in private equity-backed environments and lender covenant reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Hands‑on, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves approach with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment