Assistant Corporate Controller

ASSISTANT CORPORATE CONTROLLER (DIRECTOR) Now recruiting on behalf of multi-billion dollar, Atlanta-based company for an Assistant Corporate Controller. The organization is investing in its finance function, including leadership, systems modernization and process improvement, and offers strong exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives as well as a clear career path for growth. They offer excellent benefits, stability, a great culture, and a competitive compensation package. The Assistant Corporate Controller is a key leader within the accounting organization, responsible for driving the integrity, speed, and scalability of financial reporting across the enterprise. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role oversees a team that includes general ledger operations, consolidated financial reporting, and fixed asset accounting, while ensuring alignment with multiple regulatory frameworks. This individual will play a central role in managing an accelerated close process, leading audit coordination, and building out a sustainable SOX compliance structure. This position offers a clear path to future Corporate Controller leadership and significant visibility into organizational strategy, including acquisition integration efforts and process transformation initiatives. The right candidate for this Assistant Corporate Accounting role will have: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required 9-11+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting (Big 4 audit) and corporate leadership roles Demonstrated success leading monthly close, financial reporting, and audit processes within a complex, multi-entity environment Strong technical accounting foundation, including consolidations, policy interpretation, and implementation of new standards Hands-on experience with SOX compliance Proven ability to manage and develop teams while driving accountability and continuous improvement Experience operating in mid-to-large scale organizations ($500M–$3B+ revenue preferred) Background supporting public company reporting requirements or working within a public company structure is a plus Systems and process improvement experience, including ERP implementations or upgrades, highly desirable Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, build relationships, and communicate effectively across leadership levels This is a great opportunity for a driven accounting leader to step into a high-impact role with succession potential, shaping both the technical foundation and the future direction of the finance organization. Note - Seeking Atlanta-based talent exclusively for this opportunity. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.