Controller - Perimeter at NorthPoint Search Group

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Finance, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Variance Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Contract Review, Financial Leadership, QuickBooks, GAAP, Communication, Bookkeeping, Deal Analysis, Collaboration, Process Implementation, Financial Insights

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Controller - Atlanta Who: A growing small business in Atlanta in need of its first formal Controller. What: Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and strategic planning. When: Immediate need due to recent growth and operational scaling. Where: Atlanta, GA (on-site or hybrid depending on candidate). Why: The company is growing and needs accurate financial oversight and decision-making support. Office Environment: Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and hands-on. Salary: Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives. Position Overview: We’re helping a fast-growing company in Atlanta hire a Controller to bring discipline, structure, and strategic financial insight to its accounting function. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a high-impact role where you’ll implement processes and provide financial leadership across operations, growth planning, and deal evaluation. Key Responsibilities: Own the month-end close process and preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements Conduct variance analysis and deliver actionable financial insights Partner with leadership on strategic planning and cash flow forecasting Perform tenant credit and deal analysis for future contracts and partnerships Lead contract reviews and assess financing opportunities Transition the current bookkeeping-heavy setup into a robust finance department Collaborate with external accountants, auditors, and bankers as needed Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; 6+ years of accounting/finance experience, preferably in a small to midsize business Deep experience with QuickBooks and transitioning to more scalable financial systems Proven ability to build out reporting and planning functions from the ground up Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with ownership and investors

Responsibilities

The Controller will oversee the month-end close process and prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements while providing financial leadership across operations and growth planning. This role involves transitioning the current bookkeeping-heavy setup into a robust finance department.