North America Controller (NA Controller)

stafffinancialgroup; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Financial Group in Alpharetta, GA, is seeking a North America Controller to lead regional financial operations in a fast-paced software and technology environment.

The role oversees revenue accounting, general ledger, month-end close, audit coordination, ASC 606, and purchase accounting, with a focus on US GAAP compliance and M&A integration. Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience with Big 4, national, or regional firm.
• Experience in software or technology companies.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Experience with purchase accounting and purchase price allocations.
• Strong analytical and technical accounting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with structured, methodical work approach.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting processes.
• Oversee revenue accounting and general ledger activities.
• Manage the month-end and quarter-end close cycles.
• Lead technical accounting research and implementation of new standards.
• Oversee ASC 606 revenue recognition and capitalized software accounting.
• Direct global purchase accounting and purchase price allocations.
• Support mergers and acquisitions with US GAAP policy implementation.
• Coordinate and lead the annual external audit process.
• Conduct net working capital settlement analyses.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting support.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional accounting teams.

Skills

US GAAP expertise

ASC 606

Purchase accounting

Financial reporting

Revenue recognition

Audit coordination

Month-end close

Big 4 experience

Software sector experience

Leadership

Job description

Who: A growing global software and technology company is seeking a North America Controller to lead regional financial operations.
What: Oversee revenue accounting, general ledger, financial reporting, technical accounting, and purchase accounting initiatives.
When: Full-time opportunity.
Where: Onsite in Alpharetta, GA.
Why: To ensure accurate financial reporting, support M&A integration, and drive compliance with US GAAP standards.
Office Environment: Collaborative, fast-paced onsite corporate office supporting a global finance organization.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Job Description:
The NA Controller leads revenue accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, audit coordination, and technical US GAAP implementation, including ASC 606 and purchase accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting processes.

• Oversee revenue accounting and general ledger activities.

• Manage the month-end and quarter-end close cycles.

• Lead technical accounting research and implementation of new standards.

• Oversee ASC 606 revenue recognition and capitalized software accounting.

• Direct global purchase accounting and purchase price allocation processes.

• Support mergers and acquisitions with US GAAP policy implementation.

• Coordinate and lead the annual external audit process.

• Conduct net working capital settlement analyses.

• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting support.

• Collaborate with global cross-functional accounting teams.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.

• Public accounting experience with Big 4, national, or regional firm.

• Experience in software or technology companies.

• Deep expertise in US GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition.

• Experience with purchase accounting and purchase price allocations preferred.

• Strong analytical and technical accounting skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Detail-oriented with structured, methodical work approach.

• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.