Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Controller

Location:

Dalton, Georgia

Build the Financial Backbone of a Growing Business

Our client is looking for a dynamic, hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations in a complex, project-driven environment. This is a high-visibility leadership role for someone who understands the pace, pressure, and precision required in construction and project-based accounting. If you know how to manage the close, lead a team, navigate multi-entity reporting, and bring structure to the financial side of a business where jobs, costs, schedules, and cash flow all matter — this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

This is an opportunity for a strong accounting leader to step into a role where operational partnership is just as important as technical accounting expertise.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, cash, fixed assets, and intercompany activity
• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IFRS
• Oversee financial reporting, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules across multiple entities
• Drive accounting for a project-based business, with strong oversight of job costing, project tracking, contract accounting, revenue recognition, and percentage-of-completion accounting
• Partner closely with operations and project teams to ensure project financials are complete, accurate, and aligned with business performance
• Review contract activity, cost estimates, project margins, and WIP reporting to support accurate reporting and forecasting
• Oversee intercompany reconciliations and consolidated financial reporting
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, tax requirements, and other regulatory obligations
• Manage and mentor the assistant controller and accounting staff through all close-related activities
• Perform detailed balance sheet and key account analysis, identifying discrepancies and driving timely resolution
• Support cash management efforts, including project cash flow visibility, working capital analysis, and banking support
• Coordinate with external auditors and support audit readiness, schedules, and issue remediation
• Play a key role in system implementations, upgrades, and accounting integrations
• Identify and lead process improvements that make the accounting function more efficient, scalable, and operationally aligned
• A hands-on leader who can move between strategic oversight and detailed execution with ease

Why This Role Is Exciting

This isn't just about keeping the books clean. It's about owning the accounting engine behind a business where every project matters, every margin tells a story, and financial leadership directly supports execution in the field and growth across the organization.

If you're looking for a Controller opportunity where you can influence operations, improve processes, lead a team, and bring clarity to a fast-moving project environment, this is the kind of role that can elevate your career.