SaaS Corporate Controller & Growth Leader

Ghj; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

GHJ Search and Staffing, the recruitment division of GHJ, seeks a Corporate Controller to lead and scale accounting and financial operations for a fast-growing, private equity-backed SaaS organization. You will oversee monthly close, revenue recognition, cash management, FP&A support, and audits while partnering with business leaders to drive automation and scalable processes.

The role requires hands-on leadership, CPA, and 3–5 years in a controller-level position, with strong US GAAP knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA license required
• MBA preferred
• 3-5 years of accounting leadership experience
• SaaS or technology industry experience preferred
• Strong ASC 606 knowledge and US GAAP proficiency
• Advanced Excel skills with ERP experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly financial reporting, close activities, journal entries and reconciliations
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition under ASC 606
• Manage AR aging, cash management, bank reconciliations and lender reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and investor reporting
• Coordinate annual audits and liaise with external tax and audit advisors
• Develop internal controls, accounting policies and procedures
• Lead accounting technology, ERP improvements, automation and process optimization
• Mentor and develop accounting team members

Job description

GHJ Search and Staffing, the recruitment division of GHJ, seeks a Corporate Controller to lead and scale accounting and financial operations for a fast-growing, private equity-backed SaaS organization. You will oversee monthly close, revenue recognition, cash management, FP&A support, and audits while partnering with business leaders to drive automation and scalable processes.

The role requires hands-on leadership, CPA, and 3–5 years in a controller-level position, with strong US GAAP knowledge