Controller – Alpharetta, GA | $150M Company Scaling to $200M+

Controller – Alpharetta, GA | $150M Company Scaling to $200M+

Who:
A rapidly scaling, acquisition-driven organization is seeking a hands-on Controller with strong Sage Intacct expertise, technical accounting depth, and experience in high-growth environments.

What:
Own the full accounting lifecycle while optimizing Sage Intacct, leveraging advanced Excel, and enhancing financial reporting and revenue segmentation in a fast-paced environment.

When:
Immediate need due to continued growth and acquisitions.

Where:
100% in-office in Alpharetta, GA (daily on-site required).

Why:
The company is investing in strengthening its accounting infrastructure and needs a tech-savvy leader to drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and scalability.

Office Environment

Fast-paced, high-growth, and demanding.
Requires grit, resilience, strong leadership, and willingness to work 50+ hours/week (heavier during peak cycles).

Compensation

• Base salary up to $160K +/-
• Bonus up to 20%
• Full benefits
• 5% 401(k) match
• 3 weeks PTO

Position Overview

The Controller will lead all accounting operations, optimize Sage Intacct, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting while driving system and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounting operations (GL, AP/AR, payroll, reporting)
• Own month-end close and financial reporting
• Ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls
• Develop and improve accounting policies and procedures
• Optimize Sage Intacct reporting, dashboards, and workflows
• Build and enhance revenue segmentation reporting
• Utilize advanced Excel for reconciliations, reporting, and analysis
• Support ERP/system improvements and implementations
• Manage audits and coordinate with external CPA firm
• Oversee multi-state sales tax compliance (Avalara a plus)
• Manage payroll for ~1,500 employees (Paycom preferred)
• Support M&A / post-acquisition integrations
• Lead and develop a team (~6 direct reports)

Qualifications

• CPA required
• 10+ years of experience
• Experience in high-growth / scaling environments (required)
• Sage Intacct expertise (required)
• Advanced Excel (heavy daily usage required)
• Strong technical accounting and systems mindset
• ERP experience (implementation experience strongly preferred)
• Experience with Paycom and/or Avalara (preferred)
• Experience with revenue segmentation reporting
• Audit experience and CPA firm interaction
• Proven leadership, grit, and resilience

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate, timely, and clean financials
• Strong audit readiness
• Scalable, efficient accounting processes
• Advanced Sage Intacct reporting capabilities
• Improved systems and operational efficiency
• Well-defined and consistently executed accounting policies
• Effective leadership in a high-growth environment