Corporate Controller

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