We are partnering with an organization in the Atlanta area seeking an experienced Controller for a contract engagement. This role will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities while providing leadership and support to the accounting team.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to quickly adapt in a fast-paced environment. This individual will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting critical business operations during the engagement.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting
- Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis
- Assist with audit preparation and provide requested documentation
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency
- Partner cross-functionally with leadership to support operational and financial initiatives
- Provide guidance and support to accounting staff as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Prior Controller or accounting leadership experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
- Ability to quickly learn processes and operate independently
- Strong attention to detail, analytical, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Prior Controller or accounting leadership experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
- Ability to quickly learn processes and operate independently
- Strong attention to detail, analytical, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
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).
