Corporate Controller in Atlanta, GA
Title: Corporate Controller | Job ID: | Hire Type: Permanent
Corporate Controller
Atlanta, GA
BH Solutions Group is an Executive Recruiting firm seeking a Corporate Controller for Fetch Park.
Currently seeking a Corporate Controller who will supervise all accounting and financial functions within the company. This position is responsible for managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting within the organization. Reporting directly to the CEO, with advisory support from the PE firm, the ideal candidate will possess a solid history with operations, scaling multiple locations, and has a background working in a private equity backed company.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities for the Corporate Controller
- Act as the primary liaison for financials between Company and private equity firm
- Optimize and establish scalable accounting and reporting infrastructure
- Supervise finance department employees including hiring, managing, developing and motivating the team.
- Assist interdepartmental teams with financial decisions.
- Prepare financial documents such as business reports, financial forecasts, and financial statements to understand the state of business.
- Keep up to date on the financial market to understand how to maximize profits and find new expansion areas.
- Stay current and understand financials to meet legal requirements.
- Implement internal control policies and procedures for all financial activities.
- Coordinate the company’s financial planning, budgeting, and investment activities.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Requirements for the Corporate Controller
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field.
- A Master’s degree with a focus on corporate financial management is a plus
- Active CPA certification is desired.
- Current or previous experience working with a PE backed organization is highly desired.
- Desire for autonomy and ability to self-start and execute on projects
- Minimum five years’ experience as a financial administrator, or similar.
- 2+ years of experience in a food and beverage industry, or service based business is preferred.
- Public accounting auditing experience highly desirable.
- Must have a strong background in all areas of accounting M&A accounting and acquisition experience preferable.
- Experience building out the accounting function, systems, and setting up the audit process.
- Must have managed processes; built teams, effectively managing / motivating teams and direct reports.
- Thorough knowledge of GAAP and consolidating financial reporting.
- Extensive experience with ERP system management and implementation is preferred
- Strong computer skills in the Microsoft Suite and ability to quickly learn new software programs.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Able to work in a fast-past environment; self-motivated, proactive, results-oriented professional with an ability to work with minimum direction.
- A positive attitude and a knack for working in a cooperative team environment.
- Must be extremely organized; strive to meet strict deadlines and able to hold others accountable to them.
- Ability to keep short-term goals aligned with the bigger picture of the company’s strategic vision.
- Professional grit and scrappiness is a winning personality trait for this position.
- Travel as needed.
This position offers a competitive base salary, incentive compensation, along with an equity position within the organization.
This is an immediate need.
Top tier candidates will be given IMMEDIATE consideration
Contact: Ben Basnett
Type:
Full-time
Salary:
Commensurate with Experience
Travel:
As Needed
Area:
Finance, Accounting & Payroll
State:
Georgia
