Job title: Financial Controller
Job type: Permanent / FTC
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Other
Functional Expertise: Finance
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: USD $110,000.00
Salary to: USD $135,000.00
Location: Atlanta, GA
Job published: 10/12/2025
Job ID: 49142

Job Description

Our client is seeking an accomplished Financial Controller to lead the finance and accounting function for a multi-entity operation based in Atlanta. This role requires a seasoned professional capable of elevating financial processes, driving operational rigour, and partnering closely with senior leadership. The successful candidate will bring both technical excellence and hands-on leadership, ensuring strong financial reporting, effective controls, and strategic financial insight.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Reporting & Compliance:
    Lead the preparation of timely, accurate IFRS financial statements and ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies.

  • Month-End & Year-End Close:
    Oversee close activities, journal entries, reconciliations, and provide consolidation support to the parent organisation.

  • General Ledger & Internal Controls:
    Maintain GL integrity, strengthen internal controls, and safeguard company assets.

  • Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis:
    Drive annual planning cycles, financial modelling, variance analysis, and provide actionable insights to leadership.

  • Cash Flow Management:
    Oversee weekly liquidity, receivables, payables, and banking needs.

  • Audit, Tax & Compliance Oversight:
    Coordinate audits, tax filings, and ensure multi-jurisdictional compliance.

  • Process & Systems Improvement:
    Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and improved reporting, ideally leveraging experience with Sage (Accpac) or similar systems.

  • Team Leadership:
    Manage, mentor, and develop a small accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture.

Candidate Profile

  • 10–15 years of total experience, including 10+ years in accounting and 5+ years in leadership.

  • CPA strongly preferred.

  • Background in multi-entity operations with strong knowledge of IFRS and GAAP.

  • Ideally brings Big Four experience, aligning with expectations for precision and analytical strength.

  • Hands-on operator with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to provide strategic insight.

  • Strong communicator capable of influencing and supporting executive decision-making.

  • Experience with Sage (Accpac) and advanced Excel strongly preferred.