Controller Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Controller Vesta Corporation Atlanta, GA 30338 • Hybrid work

Industry Alignment:

Payments & Risk Management Title:

Vesta Controller About the

Company:

Vesta specializes in fraud prevention and payment solutions, particularly for online transactions and the telecom sector. Founded in 1995, Vesta uses machine learning and over 25 years of transactional data to reduce fraud, increase approval rates for legitimate transactions, and eliminate chargebacks. Vesta is seeking a Controller to join our US Accounting & Finance team. Preferred candidates are those who can excel in a start-up environment. A willingness to engage and balance multiple tasks, taking ownership over their areas of work, and being comfortable while operating with a level of ambiguity and change are all prized attributes.

Position Description:

The Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all U.S. accounting and financial reporting operations. This role leads a high-performing accounting team and owns the end-to-end accounting cycle, ensuring timely close processes, strong internal controls, and GAAP-compliant reporting. As a strategic business partner and financial steward, the Controller collaborates closely with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and international finance stakeholders. This role plays a critical role in scaling the financial infrastructure to support rapid growth, particularly in the fast-paced payments and risk-management space. The Controller will also be responsible for enhancing financial systems and processes, including ERP optimization (NetSuite), while maintaining rigorous controls and transparency in a regulated industry. This position offers significant visibility and growth potential, with a future path toward a CFO or VP of Finance role.

Qualifications:

CPA, MBA

strongly preferred. 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Strong background in payments, fintech, or risk-management industries with exposure to regulatory environments and complex transaction structures. Expert in the

U.S. GAAP

, internal controls, and financial reporting best practices. Demonstrated experience managing accounting operations in NetSuite or equivalent ERP systems. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and team development. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and scale the U.S. accounting team, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and a high-performance culture. Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, contributing financial expertise that informs strategy, compliance, and operational priorities. Foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the finance function.

Industry Alignment:

Payments & Risk Management Apply deep understanding of the payments, fintech, or risk-management industries to accounting processes, ensuring appropriate controls and compliance. Partner with internal teams (e.g., Risk, Compliance, Product) to ensure accounting alignment with evolving financial regulations, revenue models, and payment flows. Navigate complex transaction structures common in the payments industry, including settlement reconciliations, interchange fees, reserves, and chargeback accounting. Global & Cross-Functional Coordination Align with global accounting and finance counterparts to ensure consistent close processes, financial treatment, and consolidation. Manage intercompany transactions and global reporting across entities and currencies, ensuring compliance with international reporting standards where applicable. Financial Reporting & Compliance Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of U.S. GAAP-compliant financial statements and supporting schedules. Maintain a strong internal control environment, ensuring audit readiness and SOX-like discipline across processes. Serve as the primary contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and compliance partners. Accounting Operations Oversee all day-to-day accounting functions, including GL, A/P, A/R, Payroll, and Treasury. Ensure accurate treatment and documentation of complex and high-volume transactions. Safeguard the integrity of all financial data across operational and reporting systems. Close Process & Internal Controls Lead all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Establish and manage a documented, repeatable, and efficient close calendar. Review and sign off on reconciliations, journal entries, and key estimates to ensure accuracy and transparency. Financial Systems & ERP Oversight Act as business owner of NetSuite ERP, optimizing configurations, workflows, and reporting tools. Collaborate with IT and operational teams to improve automation, integrations, and scalability of financial systems. Champion continuous improvement of financial infrastructure, driving efficiency and accuracy through technology. Reporting, Analysis & Decision Support Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting packages and dashboards. Lead monthly reviews with leadership, offering variance explanations, trend analyses, and forward-looking insights. Prepare ad hoc analysis and board-level reporting to support investor communications and strategic planning.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$140,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30338