Job Overview – Controller
Compensation: $100,000 – $180,000/year + bonus
Location: Bethesda, MD
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Controller in Bethesda, MD for our client, supporting corporate accounting, financial reporting, consolidations, and finance operations within a growing multi-entity organization. This leadership role partners closely with the CFO to strengthen accounting processes, oversee financial operations, support acquisitions, and drive ERP standardization across multiple business units. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with experience in consolidations, ERP implementations, and building scalable finance functions in a high-growth environment.
Responsibilities as the Controller:
- Accounting Leadership: Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and other core accounting functions while managing daily finance operations.
- Financial Reporting: Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, prepare consolidated financial statements, and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal reporting requirements.
- ERP & Process Improvement: Drive ERP implementation and system optimization initiatives while standardizing accounting processes, strengthening internal controls, and improving operational efficiency.
- Acquisition Integration: Support acquisitions by assisting with purchase accounting, financial integrations, and the standardization of accounting policies across newly acquired entities.
- Financial Planning: Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis to support strategic business decisions.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor accounting staff while fostering collaboration, professional development, and continuous process improvement.
Qualifications for the Controller:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. MBA is preferred.
- Certification: CPA designation is required.
- Experience: 8–15 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or similar accounting leadership role, is required.
- Industry Knowledge: Experience within a private equity-backed organization, professional services firm, or multi-entity environment is preferred. Experience with financial reporting, consolidations, and accounting operations is required.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems is required. Experience leading or supporting ERP implementations is preferred. Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or similar ERP systems is preferred.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, improve accounting processes, and collaborate effectively across departments.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.