Corporate Controller

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Corporate Controller

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Norfolk, VA (On-site)

About Us
Atlantic Lift Systems is a family-owned general equipment rental company serving Virginia and Eastern North Carolina. Our industry is fast-paced and demanding, and we're growing organically. We're looking for teammates who take ownership and figure things out to get the job done.

Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Corporate Controller to lead our financial operations end to end, from day-to-day accounting through reporting, internal controls, and forecasting. This is a key leadership role with direct influence on company strategy and a clear path for professional growth. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative, anticipates challenges, and resolves problems independently with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) end to end

• Own bank reconciliation management and monthly balance sheet reconciliations

• Lead inventory accounting - track, record, and reconcile stock levels; analyze demand and forecast needs to optimize inventory and minimize excess ( a strong inventory background is essential )

• Partner with procurement to place and track orders for timely replenishment

• Prepare financial statements and management reports

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes

• Analyze budget variances and give leadership clear insight into what's driving them

• Build and maintain internal controls that safeguard company assets

• Monitor expenses, identify cost savings, and ensure budget compliance

• Drive process improvements across finance and inventory operations

• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors during annual audits

• Advise the executive team and keep the company current on accounting regulations

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or CMA preferred)

• 5+ years in corporate accounting, including experience as a Controller or in a similar role

• Strong command of GAAP and double-entry bookkeeping fundamentals

• Strong inventory accounting background

• Advanced Excel skills - comfortable building and maintaining complex spreadsheets, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and formula-driven reconciliations and reporting (e.g., building a monthly inventory reconciliation, a budget-vs-actual variance report, or a cash-flow forecast in Excel)

• Sharp analytical skills with strong attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A self-starter who works well under pressure and meets deadlines

We offer competitive compensation and real opportunities for career growth. We encourage motivated candidates with a strong corporate accounting background to apply.

Benefits

• 401(k)

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Life and disability insurance

• Paid time off

Experience Level: 5 years

Schedule: Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay: Bonus opportunities - performance and yearly bonuses

Work Location: In person - Norfolk, VA 23502