Assistant Corporate Controller

ASSISTANT CORPORATE CONTROLLER (DIRECTOR)

Now recruiting on behalf of multi‑billion dollar, Atlanta‑based company for an Assistant Corporate Controller. The organization is investing in its finance function, including leadership, systems modernization and process improvement, and offers strong exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives as well as a clear career path for growth. They offer excellent benefits, stability, a great culture, and a competitive compensation package.

The Assistant Corporate Controller is a key leader within the accounting organization, responsible for driving the integrity, speed, and scalability of financial reporting across the enterprise. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role oversees a team that includes general ledger operations, consolidated financial reporting, and fixed asset accounting, while ensuring alignment with multiple regulatory frameworks. This individual will play a central role in managing an accelerated close process, leading audit coordination, and building out a sustainable SOX compliance structure.

This position offers a clear path to future Corporate Controller leadership and significant visibility into organizational strategy, including acquisition integration efforts and process transformation initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 9-11+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting (Big 4 audit) and corporate leadership roles
• Demonstrated success leading monthly close, financial reporting, and audit processes within a complex, multi‑entity environment
• Strong technical accounting foundation, including consolidations, policy interpretation, and implementation of new standards
• Hands‑on experience with SOX compliance
• Proven ability to manage and develop teams while driving accountability and continuous improvement
• Experience operating in mid‑to‑large scale organizations ($500M–$3B+ revenue preferred)
• Background supporting public company reporting requirements or working within a public company structure is a plus
• Systems and process improvement experience, including ERP implementations or upgrades, highly desirable
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, build relationships, and communicate effectively across leadership levels

This is a great opportunity for a driven accounting leader to step into a high‑impact role with succession potential, shaping both the technical foundation and the future direction of the finance organization.

Note - Seeking Atlanta‑based talent exclusively for this opportunity.