<p>This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello.</p><p><br></p><p>Controller</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Dalton, Georgia</p><p><strong>Build the Financial Backbone of a Growing Business</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for a dynamic, hands-on <strong>Controller</strong> 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 <strong>construction and project-based accounting</strong>. 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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Responsible For</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, cash, fixed assets, and intercompany activity</li><li>Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IFRS</li><li>Oversee financial reporting, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules across multiple entities</li><li>Drive accounting for a <strong>project-based business</strong>, with strong oversight of <strong>job costing, project tracking, contract accounting, revenue recognition, and percentage-of-completion accounting</strong></li><li>Partner closely with operations and project teams to ensure project financials are complete, accurate, and aligned with business performance</li><li>Review contract activity, cost estimates, project margins, and WIP reporting to support accurate reporting and forecasting</li><li>Oversee intercompany reconciliations and consolidated financial reporting</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures</li><li>Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, tax requirements, and other regulatory obligations</li><li>Manage and mentor the assistant controller and accounting staff through all close-related activities</li><li>Perform detailed balance sheet and key account analysis, identifying discrepancies and driving timely resolution</li><li>Support cash management efforts, including project cash flow visibility, working capital analysis, and banking support</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors and support audit readiness, schedules, and issue remediation</li><li>Play a key role in system implementations, upgrades, and accounting integrations</li><li>Identify and lead process improvements that make the accounting function more efficient, scalable, and operationally aligned</li><li>A hands-on leader who can move between strategic oversight and detailed execution with ease</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role Is Exciting</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>

<p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required</li><li>CPA preferred</li><li>7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility</li><li>Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP</li><li>Prior experience in <strong>construction, manufacturing, engineering, contracting, or other project-based environments</strong> strongly preferred</li><li>Understanding of <strong>percentage-of-completion accounting, revenue recognition, WIP schedules, job costing, and project margin analysis a plus</strong></li><li>Experience with <strong>multi-entity accounting and consolidations</strong></li><li>ERP system proficiency and advanced Excel skills</li></ul><p><br></p>

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