GHJ

Interim Controller

GHJ  •  Atlanta, GA (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

A fast-growing, private equity-backed SaaS company is seeking a strategic and hands-on Corporate Controller to lead and scale its accounting and financial operations. This is a high-impact leadership role for a CPA with strong technical accounting expertise, SaaS experience, and a passion for building processes, teams, and infrastructure to support growth.

Responsibilities:

    • Lead monthly close and financial reporting across multiple entities
    • Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards
    • Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries
    • Manage cash operations, banking relationships, and lender reporting requirements
    • Coordinate annual audits and work closely with external auditors and advisors
    • Monitor compliance with banking covenants and reporting obligations
    • Prepare investor reporting and support executive leadership with financial insights
    • Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
    • Manage and optimize financial systems and accounting technology platforms
    • Drive automation and process improvements to support scalability
    • Ensure compliance with sales tax and other regulatory requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • Experience in a Controller or Assistant Controller leadership role
  • SaaS or technology industry experience strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of ASC 606, deferred revenue, and US GAAP
  • Experience in private equity-backed environments and lender covenant reporting
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
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About GHJ

At GHJ, we go beyond numbers. We are a national advisory and accounting firm committed to empowering our clients and team members to pursue their passions, grow thriving businesses and create a brighter future. Committeed to a hybrid and inclusive work culture with headquarters in Los Angeles and offices in San Jose, Buffalo and Denver, our 250+ professionals and over 20 partners serve clients across the U.S. and around the world.

We specialize in industries that shape the future — entertainment, food and beverage, media and advertising and nonprofit organizations — delivering tailored solutions that meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be.

Recognized as a Most Innovative Firm, DEI-Focused Firm of the Year, Top 100 Firm, 7th Fastest-Growing Firm and a Best Firm to Work For, among others, GHJ stands out for innovation, diversity and a deep dedication to success — for clients and employees alike. Our collective strength comes from the diversity of perspectives, experiences and passions that drive our team to deliver exceptional service. Here, hybrid work is the norm, and diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) are not just part of our culture — they are how we thrive.

Through the GHJ Foundation, we support causes that matter by contributing time, talent and resources to uplift our communities.

Additionally, as a proud member of HLB International, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms, GHJ connects you to expertise in over 150 countries. Whether your goals are local or global, we are here to help you achieve them.

Explore opportunities to grow with us — whether as a client or a team member — and discover how GHJ helps businesses and people everywhere #BeMore.

Industry
Accounting & Tax
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Year Founded
1953
Website
ghjadvisors.com
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