Position Title: Controller
Location: Atlanta, GA
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Description:
The Controller is responsible for Accounting, Tax, Banking, A/R and A/P functions. This position manages multiple (7-10) professionals and outside service providers. This individual reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Key Responsibilities:
Planning, directing and coordinating all Accounting operational functions including A/R, A/P and Tax
Coordinates and prepares the US GAAP accounting for 2 held subsidiaries and consolidation of HoldCo business results
Conducts monthly financial statement variance reviews with key stakeholders
Coordinates activities of external auditors and tax services providers
Provides management with information vital to the decision-making process
Assesses current accounting operations, offering recommendations for process and systems improvements
Owns controls over payables, receivable and cash management
Maintains intercompany/cost-center accounting and allocations
Evaluates the effectiveness of accounting systems, supports migrations, updates and integrations
Maintains A/R aging and works closely w/ General Counsel to escalate billing disputes
Monitors bank account balances and investment activity to support operations
Oversees tax compliance and reporting
Skills and Abilities:
Expert knowledge of US GAAP – CPA Preferred
Prior experience managing A/P, A/R and Tax functions highly desirable
Comfortable performing and prioritizing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities
Comfortable working in a highly demanding start-up environment and takes pride in building processes and systems for an emerging, fast-changing organization
Excellent interpersonal abilities: Ability to get along with diverse personalities, internal and external stakeholders including investors. Experience working with VC/PE sponsors preferred
Experience running an Accounting close process end-to-end
Personal Attributes:
Team player with unquestioned integrity and business ethics
Passion for exceeding expectations during personal interactions
Personally accountable for achieving results
Self-starter who leads by example and personal involvement
Embraces and champions new ideas and encourages others to do likewise
Works effectively under pressure and enjoys a challenge
Eager to work and overachieve
Work environment:
Hybrid work environment
Compensation: We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Accelecom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any applicable legally protected characteristic.
Skills Required
- Manage A/R, A/P and Tax functions
- Manage a team of 7-10 accounting professionals and outside service providers
- Expert knowledge of US GAAP
- CPA
- Experience running an accounting close process end-to-end
- Consolidation accounting for subsidiaries and HoldCo
- Intercompany and cost-center accounting and allocations
- Coordinate external auditors and tax service providers
- Experience with cash management, bank monitoring and investment activity
- Experience prioritizing multifaceted projects alongside day-to-day activities
- Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment and building processes/systems
- Experience working with VC/PE sponsors
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
What We Do
Accelecom is a leading provider of next-generation fiber solutions across the Southeastern United States. The company delivers high-speed network, internet, voice, and managed services solutions to wholesale, public sector, and business customers. They specialize in symmetrical high-speed, high-capacity fiber internet and ethernet solutions tailored for sectors such as healthcare, education, and enterprise.
