Senior Assistant Controller - Hybrid | Lead & Develop Finance Team

NorthPoint Search Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is partnering with a leading Atlanta employer to hire an Assistant Controller. The role offers hybrid work with a competitive annual compensation in the $140-160k range and a clear path to broader accounting leadership.

You will oversee accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, mentor a team, and collaborate with the parent company and cross-functional teams to optimize reporting and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of accounting experience.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Public accounting experience desired.
• Strong technical accounting and US GAAP knowledge.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• ERP such as Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Intacct, NetSuite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, reporting, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate timely financial reporting to the parent company and other corporate entities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial documentation.
• Assist with internal and external audits and ensure compliance with US GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Partner with the Controller and cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and reporting accuracy.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Senior and Staff Accountants, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting policies, procedures, and overall departmental efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP knowledge

Strong accounting judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage Intacct

NetSuite

Job description

NorthPoint Search Group is partnering with a leading Atlanta employer to hire an Assistant Controller. The role offers hybrid work with a competitive annual compensation in the $140-160k range and a clear path to broader accounting leadership.

You will oversee accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, mentor a team, and collaborate with the parent company and cross-functional teams to optimize reporting and processes.