Strategic Controller - Path to CFO Leadership

Staff Financial Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Financial Group seeks a Controller with an active CPA, GAAP expertise, and a strong audit background to lead the accounting function in the Metro Atlanta area. This role is designed to evolve into the Chief Financial Officer position, leveraging technical accounting and leadership to guide strategic financial decisions.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive public accounting and private industry experience, oversee financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and forecasting, and

Qualifications

• Active CPA required.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and technical accounting skills.
• Extensive audit background with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and maintain high standards of financial reporting accuracy.
• Lead external audit activities and coordinate with independent auditors, maintaining strong internal controls.

Skills

CPA

GAAP

Audit

Public accounting

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial reporting

Job description

Staff Financial Group seeks a Controller with an active CPA, GAAP expertise, and a strong audit background to lead the accounting function in the Metro Atlanta area. This role is designed to evolve into the Chief Financial Officer position, leveraging technical accounting and leadership to guide strategic financial decisions.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive public accounting and private industry experience, oversee financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and forecasting, and