Financial Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Financial Controller

Compensation : $140K-$150K + Bonus + Benefits

Location : Atlanta, GA

Hybrid Schedule two (2) days per week in office

The Financial Controller is responsible for providing analysis and reporting to support decision-making across operational, financial, and strategic areas of the business. This individual will serve as a Strategic Business Partner to Executive Leadership while also leading the finance and accounting function. The ideal candidate combines a strong analytical mindset with technical expertise, leadership capability and exceptional accounting and finance skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and support the finance and accounting team, fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment
• Oversee all core accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP
• Provide analytical, forecasting, reporting, and project support to Executive Management
• Create and present variance analyses and complex financial models to senior leadership
• Lead the financial planning process, including annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Serve as a strategic business partner to Executive Management, offering insights and recommendations
• Develop and deliver quarterly financial presentations and dashboards to Executives
• Build pro forma models and oversee preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packages
• Oversee ongoing financial analysis of corporate and operational business activities
• Drive process improvements across financial systems, reporting and operational workflows
• Design and implement KPIs, benchmarks and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making
• Evaluate new business opportunities and associated risks through financial modeling and analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (required)
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with professional services industry background
• Proven track record of building, leading and developing finance and/or accounting teams
• Strong expertise in GAAP, financial modeling, forecasting, and quantitative analysis
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic partner to executive leadership
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence executive stakeholders
• Experience with financial system implementations and process optimization strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, MS Suite and ERP systems required
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct preferred but not required