US Controller: ASC 606 Expert, Fast Close Leader

Atlas Search; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search is seeking a Domestic Controller in the Westport, CT area with travel to West Coast offices. You will lead U.S. accounting operations, rebuild revenue recognition under ASC 606, and drive a faster, accrual-based close while partnering with the global finance organization.

You will oversee GL, AR/Billing, and AP, mentor teams, and implement process improvements across domestic entities as acquisitions occur.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of controllership experience within a professional services organization.
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and the financial close.
• Deep ASC 606 expertise, including hands-on percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and contract assets and liabilities.
• Experience implementing or enhancing accrual-based revenue recognition processes and systems.
• Minimum of five years managing accounting teams across GL, AR, and AP.
• ERP proficiency; Deltek Vantagepoint experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all domestic accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close, with a focus on a faster, cleaner close.
• Oversee revenue recognition under ASC 606, including contract review, performance obligations, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Design and implement accrual-based revenue recognition processes, controls, and documentation.
• Manage the General Ledger function, including journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, fixed assets, accruals, and balance sheet integrity.
• Direct Accounts Receivable, billing, and collections, along with Accounts Payable, subconsultant payments, and 1099 reporting.
• Monitor working capital and maintain accounting policies and internal controls.
• Coordinate annual audits and partner with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Support integration of acquired businesses and standardize accounting processes across domestic entities.
• Mentor and develop the accounting team and partner with operational leaders and the global finance team.
• Drive process improvement and automation.

Skills

Leadership

Internal Controls

Financial Close

GAAP Knowledge

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

Atlas Search is seeking a Domestic Controller in the Westport, CT area with travel to West Coast offices. You will lead U.S. accounting operations, rebuild revenue recognition under ASC 606, and drive a faster, accrual-based close while partnering with the global finance organization.

You will oversee GL, AR/Billing, and AP, mentor teams, and implement process improvements across domestic entities as acquisitions occur.