A growing, multi-entity engineering services organization is seeking a Controller to step into a newly created, high-impact role following a business integration that significantly expanded revenue and operational complexity. This position is ideal for a technically strong CPA who is ready to move beyond pure accounting execution into a more visible, strategic role, partnering closely with finance leadership and influencing how financial performance is communicated across the business.
In this role, you will take ownership of core accounting operations, including the month-end close, financial reporting, and overall integrity of financial data. You’ll work closely with a distributed team and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate, timely reporting while identifying opportunities to improve processes and elevate the function. A key component of the role is translating complex project and financial data into clear, actionable insights for leadership, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to “tell the story” behind the numbers.
The organization offers a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the accounting function during a period of transformation. This role provides a clear path for increased visibility and responsibility, particularly for someone who is eager to develop their executive presence and contribute to broader business decision-making. The structure includes a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 remote) with flexibility across multiple office locations in the greater Atlanta area, along with periodic travel for team collaboration and training.
Candidates should bring a CPA along with prior public accounting and/or publicly traded company experience, as well as a strong foundation in GAAP and financial reporting. Success in this role requires a balance of technical expertise and communication ability, someone who can operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, influence cross-functional partners, and grow into presenting financial insights to senior leadership. Experience with project-based or job cost accounting and large ERP systems is helpful but not required. This role offers a full suite of benefits plus a discretionary bonus.
Skills Required
- CPA certification
- Prior public accounting experience
- Experience in publicly traded companies
- Strong understanding of GAAP
- Experience with project-based or job cost accounting
- Experience with large ERP systems
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).
