Controller

Controller

An established professional services firm is seeking a Finance Manager / Controller with 10–15 years of experience in an A&E, CPA, or law firm environment where revenue is driven by time and billing.

This individual will oversee all financial operations in a hybrid Controller/CFO capacity, leading accounting, compliance, reporting, profitability analysis, and strategic financial planning.

This is an immediate full-time opportunity created due to a planned retirement transition.

This position is based in Atlanta, GA with four days per week in the office.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a senior leadership role, receive direct transition support from a long-tenured finance leader, and grow into a top financial position within the organization.

This is a collaborative, professional in-office environment within a creative services firm operating on a time and billing revenue model.

Base salary up to $150,000 plus competitive benefits, commensurate with experience.

The Finance Manager / Controller will serve as the senior financial leader for a growing professional services firm, overseeing accounting, HR-related compliance coordination, financial reporting, insurance and audit management, and strategic financial operations, while preparing to fully assume executive-level financial leadership responsibilities.

• Lead and supervise accounting, administrative, and HR support staff.● Manage monthly operational and financial closings and oversee quarterly break-even analysis.● Ensure compliance with all government regulations and required filings in coordination with HR.● Oversee annual audits and respond to insurance carrier audit requests.● Manage corporate insurance renewals and financial risk processes.● Implement procedures to improve profitability and operational efficiency within a time-and-billing environment.● Partner with senior leadership and project managers to provide financial insight and forecasting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred.● 10–15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience within a professional services firm (A&E, CPA, or law required).● Experience serving in a hybrid Controller/CFO capacity within a small to mid-sized firm.● Strong understanding of time and billing revenue models.● Direct involvement in monthly closes, operational reporting, and annual audits.● Experience with cloud-based accounting software (Deltek Vision a plus).● Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, and the ability to grow into a top financial role.