Senior Controller: Sage Intacct & GAAP Finance Leader

NorthPoint Search Group; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a seasoned Controller in Fayetteville, GA to oversee accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and lead internal controls, reporting, and budgeting. This senior role mentors an accounting team and partners with operations to strengthen financial discipline.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of accounting leadership, CPA/CMA preferred, and demonstrated success in construction, manufacturing, or services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA/CMA preferred.
• 10+ years of accounting experience with leadership in construction, manufacturing, or services.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, ERP proficiency (Sage Intacct), and process improvement track record.
• Skilled in job costing, long‑term contracts, and financial analysis.
• Effective communicator and collaborative leader.

Responsibilities

• Manage GL, AP/AR, payroll, taxes, inventory, revenue recognition, and job costing.
• Lead monthly/quarterly/year-end close and GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Coordinate audits and ensure regulatory and tax compliance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Optimize ERP system (Sage Intacct) for reporting and efficiency.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff to meet organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

ERP implementation

Job costing

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a seasoned Controller in Fayetteville, GA to oversee accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and lead internal controls, reporting, and budgeting. This senior role mentors an accounting team and partners with operations to strengthen financial discipline.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of accounting leadership, CPA/CMA preferred, and demonstrated success in construction, manufacturing, or services.