Director of Corporate Accounting

Job Description

Director / Controller Corporate Accounting - SAP S/4HANA Implementation & Leadershi
Location: Alpharetta, GA - Hybrid Schedule
Compensation: $180K-$200K base plus bonus
Company Overview
Our client is a fast growing, private equity backed global manufacturing organization focused on operational excellence, scalable systems, and disciplined financial leadership. The company is investing heavily in digital transformation, modern ERP platforms, and strong corporate governance to support long term growth and future public company readiness. Professionals are empowered to lead change, partner with the business, and build best in class finance capabilities.


Role Summary
The Director Controller Corporate Accounting will serve as a senior finance leader responsible for global corporate accounting, controllership, and SAP S 4HANA implementation ownership. This role is highly visible and critical to building scalable accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and preparing the organization for future IPO readiness.


In this position, you will lead a global SAP accounting workstream, oversee complex close and consolidation activities, and drive automation and process improvements. You will partner closely with executive leadership, operations, IT, and external auditors to deliver accurate reporting, strong controls, and actionable financial insights.


Key Responsibilities
• Lead the accounting workstream for a global greenfield SAP S 4HANA implementation, owning General Ledger design and global standards
• Oversee design and deployment of SAP Finance modules including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, cost centers, and profitability analysis
• Direct global controllership functions including month end close, reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, and financial reporting
• Manage complex close and consolidation activities across multiple legacy ERP systems during system transition
• Establish and enforce accounting policies and procedures to ensure US GAAP and SOX compliance in preparation for IPO
• Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external auditors, leading SOX control design, testing, and remediation
• Drive digital transformation initiatives leveraging automation, AI, dashboards, and analytics to improve efficiency and controls
• Build, lead, and develop a high performing corporate accounting and SAP Finance team while partnering closely with business leaders


Key Requirements
• Ten plus years of relevant accounting and finance experience managing complex ERP environments, including seven plus years leading SAP S 4HANA implementations
• Active CPA required with a Big Four public accounting background
• Strong SAP experience within manufacturing environments with deep knowledge of GL, close, and reporting processes
• Proven corporate accounting and controllership leadership experience with hands on operational accounting expertise
• Experience with automation and reporting tools such as BlackLine, Power BI, and AR AP technologies
• Advanced Excel skills including complex models, lookups, and pivot analysis
• Strong problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to lead through change


Call to Action
If you are a driven accounting leader ready to own a global SAP transformation and play a key role in building scalable corporate finance operations, we want to connect. Apply today through The Intersect Group with your resume and contact information to take the next step in your career.