Controller - Atlanta - Perimeter Job at NorthPoint Search Group in Atlanta

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