Aprio Talent Solutions Looking for Financial Controller at Atlanta, GA Full Time

Job Title: Controller

Location: Atlanta, GA

Our client, an IT Processor company is on the lookout for a talented Controller to become a key member of their team at their Atlanta headquarters. This role offers exceptional growth opportunities, with the potential for the Controller to ascend to the position of CFO within a few years.

Your Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Take charge of all aspects of monthly and yearend financial closes and prepare comprehensive report packages for our valued investors.
• Operational Efficiency: Identify areas within the department where improvements can be made and recommend changes to enhance efficiency.
• Cash Management: Manage cash flow and foster strong relationships with our banking partners.
• Policy and Procedure Development: Develop a comprehensive set of policies and procedures, many of which will span multiple departments, and ensure compliance monitoring.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with business units to create budgets and forecasts and address financial result discrepancies or requests for additional information.
• 401k Audits and Employee Benefits: Oversee 401k audits and employee benefit programs.
• Liaison Role: Act as a liaison between our legal and accounting firms.
• Risk Management: Manage property and casualty insurance.
• Multistate Taxation: Handle financial matters related to multistate taxation.
• Financial Dashboard Oversight: Keep a close eye on the financial dashboard to track performance.
• Proactive Advice: Provide proactive management advice and information to guide our financial strategies.
• Special Projects: Assist with special projects and take on any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in accounting management, controller, or assistant controller positions.
• A track record of successfully scaling and/or restructuring accounting departments in anticipation of substantial growth.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Netchex, and Data Rails or the willingness and ability to quickly learn these systems.
• Experience in managing financial matters for multistate processing or manufacturing entities.
• UpToDate knowledge of GAAP/IFRS.
• Comfort working in a smaller office with a hands-on workplace environment.
• Experience in general manufacturing/processing is preferred, and familiarity with the IT hardware industry is a valuable bonus.
• Must be able to work hybrid on site
• Having a CPA license is an advantage