Controller

Controller (Hybrid - Atlanta) | Private Equity Backed, Multi-Location Organization

Mariden Search is partnering with a growing, private equity backed organization generating approximately $100 million in annual revenue, seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations while serving as a strategic financial partner to executive leadership.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting leader who enjoys operating beyond traditional controllership responsibilities, contributing to financial planning, business performance, and strategic decision-making.

The organization operates a geographically distributed business with a combination of recurring revenue streams and operating locations. The Controller will play an important role in strengthening financial processes, improving visibility into performance, and supporting future growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily accounting operations, including the general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Manage financial statement preparation and ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with GAAP.
• Oversee revenue recognition, including recurring revenue and contractual revenue arrangements.
• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning.
• Develop financial models, KPI reporting, and analysis to support operating performance and strategic decisions.
• Manage relationships with external accounting providers, auditors, and tax professionals.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting processes.
• Support business initiatives, process improvements, and continued organizational growth.
• Provide hands-on financial leadership in a dynamic, evolving business environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership at the Controller or equivalent level.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including GAAP, financial reporting, and revenue recognition.
• Experience in private equity backed, multi-entity, franchised, or recurring revenue businesses preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage both core accounting responsibilities and financial planning and analysis.
• Experience with QuickBooks strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort developing financial models and management reporting.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner directly with senior leadership.

Ideal Candidate:

• We're looking for someone who combines the technical depth of an experienced Controller with the commercial mindset of a finance leader.
• The right individual is hands-on, adaptable, comfortable working in an evolving organization, and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. They can manage the details of accounting while helping leadership understand the numbers and make better business decisions.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Direct exposure to executive leadership and private equity ownership.
• Opportunity to influence both accounting operations and broader financial strategy.
• Meaningful responsibility and autonomy within a growing organization.
• Ability to improve processes, strengthen financial visibility, and support organizational initiatives.
• This position offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable private equity exit experience, playing a key role in preparing the organization for a potential transaction while working closely with executive leadership and ownership.

Mariden Search is conducting this search on a confidential basis. Additional company and position details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.