Interim Controller
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GHJ
Atlanta, GA, US
Summary
Lead monthly close, financial reporting, and ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards across multiple entities. Manage cash operations, banking relationships, and partner with FP&A on budgeting and forecasting.
Job Description
A fast-growing, private equity-backed SaaS company is seeking a strategic and hands-on Corporate Controller to lead and scale its accounting and financial operations. This is a high-impact leadership role for a CPA with strong technical accounting expertise, SaaS experience, and a passion for building processes, teams, and infrastructure to support growth.
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Responsibilities:
- Lead monthly close and financial reporting across multiple entities
- Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards
- Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries
- Manage cash operations, banking relationships, and lender reporting requirements
- Coordinate annual audits and work closely with external auditors and advisors
- Monitor compliance with banking covenants and reporting obligations
- Prepare investor reporting and support executive leadership with financial insights
- Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Manage and optimize financial systems and accounting technology platforms
- Drive automation and process improvements to support scalability
- Ensure compliance with sales tax and other regulatory requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Experience in a Controller or Assistant Controller leadership role
- SaaS or technology industry experience strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of ASC 606, deferred revenue, and US GAAP
- Experience in private equity-backed environments and lender covenant reporting
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
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GHJ Search and Staffing is the recruiting arm of GHJ, a national accounting and advisory firm. Our experienced recruiters partner with companies to find qualified accounting and finance applicants on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries.
Whether you are a job applicant in search of a great opportunity or a company in need of out-sourced recruiting services, GHJ Search and Staffing can work with you to find the perfect fit.
Founded
1953
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Staffing and Recruiting
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
GHJ Search and Staffing is the recruiting arm of GHJ, a national accounting and advisory firm. Our experienced recruiters partner with companies to find qualified accounting and finance applicants on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries.
Whether you are a job applicant in search of a great opportunity or a company in need of out-sourced recruiting services, GHJ Search and Staffing can work with you to find the perfect fit.
Founded
1953
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Staffing and Recruiting
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California