Controller/Director of Finance

Job Description About the Company Controller/Director of Finance Gainesville, GA Full-Time About the Role The Controller will report directly to the CEO and serve as a key member of the leadership team. This role is responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, management of the accounting team, cash forecasting, budgeting, banking relationships, internal controls, compliance, and financial KPI development. The right candidate will be both strategic and hands-on - someone who can lead monthly close and reporting with precision, while also partnering with management to improve profitability, working capital, and operational decision-making across customers, sites, shifts, and service lines. This role oversees the Payroll Admin, AP/AR Clerk, and HR/Admin Staff, and will play a major role in improving systems, processes, accountability, and financial visibility across the organization. Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Reporting Lead all accounting and finance functions with a high standard of accuracy, timeliness, and accountability Deliver weekly and monthly financial reporting Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the month-end and year-end close processes Develop and maintain reporting that gives leadership clear, actionable financial insight Provide financial guidance and decision support to the CEO and leadership team Cash Flow & Working Capital Management Manage the company's cash forecast model Drive visibility into cash inflows, outflows, and short-term / long-term cash needs Oversee working capital performance, including receivables, payables, payroll timing, and cash prioritization Strengthen billing discipline, collections management, and financial controls that protect liquidity Support ownership and leadership with forward-looking cash planning and financial risk awareness Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Strategy Lead the annual budget process and ongoing forecasting activities Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making Monitor and explain performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods Identify financial risks, opportunities, and margin improvement areas Drive financial KPI development and operationally relevant performance reporting Job Costing, Profitability & Operational Partnership Oversee and improve job costing by customer, site, shift, and service line Analyze contract profitability and identify margin leakage, underperforming work, or financially weak accounts Partner with operations leadership to translate financial results into practical action Help leadership understand key drivers such as labor costs, subcontract labor, chemicals and supplies, workers' compensation, insurance, and other direct cost trends Support management in identifying unprofitable customers, shifts, contracts, or service lines and recommend corrective action Team Leadership & Accountability Lead, coach, and develop direct reports across payroll, AP/AR, and administrative support Create accountability and performance discipline within the finance and administrative functions Train staff, improve habits, and strengthen execution reliability Establish clear workflows, deadlines, ownership, and standards of performance Build a finance function that is respected for both professionalism and follow-through Systems, Controls & Process Improvement Improve accounting systems, reporting tools, and financial processes Operate effectively in a QuickBooks Online / QuickBooks Desktop environment with advanced Excel-based analysis Establish and strengthen internal controls, approval processes, and financial governance Improve process discipline around coding, reconciliations, documentation, close, and reporting consistency Support the business in upgrading systems and processes over time Compliance, Risk & Governance Manage all aspects of compliance, financial controls, and financial risk oversight Ensure proper handling of payroll-related financial oversight, tax-related reporting support, insurance and workers' compensation reporting, and other required financial compliance matters Lead audit, tax-preparation, and external financial support coordination as needed Maintain strong relationships with banking and financial partners Protect the company through sound financial controls, documentation, and oversight Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience Prior Controller experience required Strong working knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and cash management Advanced Excel skills Experience using QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop Proven ability to manage accounting operations while also supporting strategic business decision-making Demonstrated success leading staff, improving discipline, and driving accountability Strong understanding of job costing, profitability analysis, and KPI reporting Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with executives, managers, and operational leaders Required Skills CPA preferred Experience in cleaning, sanitation, industrial services, contract labor, or poultry processing environments strongly preferred Experience in high-labor, multi-site, service-based operations preferred Experience working with subcontract labor / 1099 workforce environments preferred Background in systems improvement and process redesign preferred Pay range and compensation package

Compensation:

Based on experience Performance bonus tied to EBITDA and profitability