Location: Dalton, GA (On-site) — approximately 30 minutes from Chattanooga, TN
A growing organization located in Dalton, GA, within commuting distance of Chattanooga, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations. This is a high-impact opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who wants to work closely with leadership, develop a strong accounting team, and help shape financial processes as the business continues to grow.
The Controller will oversee the full accounting function, including financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and internal controls. This role combines hands-on accounting leadership with strategic financial analysis and offers the opportunity to make a visible impact across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead general ledger accounting and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis
- Develop and maintain effective internal controls and accounting procedures
- Partner with leadership to provide financial insights and support strategic decisions
- Coordinate audit and compliance activities
- Improve financial systems, processes, and reporting efficiencies
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Previous Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar senior accounting experience
- Strong financial reporting, general ledger, and month-end close expertise
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Strong Excel and accounting/ERP system skills
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
- Manufacturing, printing, or related industry experience preferred
Why Join?
- High-visibility role with direct impact on business performance
- Opportunity to take ownership of the accounting function and improve processes
- Collaborative environment with close partnership across leadership and operations
- Convenient Dalton location for candidates commuting from the greater Chattanooga area
Skills Required
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Previous Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar senior accounting experience
- Strong financial reporting, general ledger, and month-end close expertise
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Strong Excel and accounting or ERP system skills
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA certification
- Manufacturing, printing, or related industry experience
What We Do
GHJ is an accounting and advisory firm that specializes in nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media and health and wellness companies. Previous recipient of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Employee Champion For Life Work Harmony Award and named a “Best Places to Work” by the Los Angeles Business Journal eight times since 2008, GHJ is passionate about helping clients and its people #BeMore by focusing on building thriving businesses and creating a better future. GHJ works as a business advocate for its clients — providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for growth. Through its affiliation with HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, GHJ is able to partner with other top firms across major cities throughout the U.S. and the world. GHJ’s audit, tax and advisory teams leverage the HLB network to better serve its clients and give clients access to member firms in over 158 countries across the globe and over 775 offices worldwide. Also ranked as a top-20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, GHJ has 15 partners and more than 160 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. GHJ is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit).
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