Senior Controller: Finance Leader for Close & Cash Flow

Destination Sport; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Company contribution to healthcare, 
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Generous PTO

Day off for your birthday

Hotel and airline discounts

Job summary

Destination Sport, a global leader in sports travel, is seeking a practical Controller to run day-to-day accounting and establish dependable financial operations for a growing business in Atlanta. You will own monthly and annual close, manage cash flow, and drive process improvements while partnering with leaders across the organization.

The role requires hands-on ownership, team leadership, and ensuring accurate reporting deadlines as the company scales.

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting experience with direct responsibility for month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience managing core accounting functions including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable and cash management.
• Previous experience leading, coaching and developing accounting teams.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements while maintaining operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day accounting function, owning the monthly and annual close process.
• Oversee AP, AR, billing, collections, cash application, payroll interfaces, and general ledger activities.
• Review journals, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet schedules.
• Produce monthly management accounts and explain key variances to senior stakeholders.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to resolve financial issues and improve processes.
• Coordinate external audits, tax support, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Month-end close

US GAAP

ERP systems

Excel

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Destination Sport, a global leader in sports travel, is seeking a practical Controller to run day-to-day accounting and establish dependable financial operations for a growing business in Atlanta. You will own monthly and annual close, manage cash flow, and drive process improvements while partnering with leaders across the organization.

The role requires hands-on ownership, team leadership, and ensuring accurate reporting deadlines as the company scales.