GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
We are working with an organization in Sandy Springs seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in overseeing accounting operations and financial reporting. This hybrid role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting leader looking to make an impact while helping drive operational efficiency.
The Assistant Controller will assist with managing the accounting team, overseeing the close process, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Responsibilities
Assist in managing day-to-day accounting operations
Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
Coordinate audit preparation and external reporting requirements
Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Mentor and support accounting staff
Partner with leadership on financial reporting and operational initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
6+ years of progressive accounting experience
Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
CPA preferred but not required
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Sandy Springs, GA
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Cash Flowunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
External Auditunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Operationsunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Operational Strategyunmatched
Operations Controlunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Policy Developmentunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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