What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Controller position at The Bolton Group?
Confidential Director-Level Controller
We are representing a long-standing client on a confidential Controller search for a global manufacturing / industrial business in the Atlanta metro area. This is a high-visibility leadership role overseeing a large North American accounting function and partnering closely with senior finance leadership.
This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA with a Big 4 foundation, strong controllership discipline, and experience leading teams inside a larger, complex company environment.
What You’ll Own:
• Lead core accounting operations across multiple controllership functions
• Oversee areas including AR, AP, fixed assets, leases, close, reporting, controls, and process improvement
• Manage and develop a team of direct and indirect reports
• Partner with senior finance and operational leaders across the business
• Drive accuracy, accountability, scalability, and continuous improvement across the accounting function
• Support a business with significant scale, complexity, and continued growth
Ideal Background:
• CPA required
• 10-12 years of progressive accounting experience
• Big 4 / public accounting foundation strongly preferred
• Manufacturing, industrial, or large-company experience highly preferred
• Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting, or similar leadership experience
• Strong technical accounting, controls, close, and operational accounting exposure
• Proven people leadership experience
• Low-ego, high-EQ, hands-on, ownership-driven leadership style
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
Why This Role:
• Global company with strong scale and continued growth
• High-visibility leadership role with meaningful ownership
• Strong compensation package
• Hybrid schedule with Friday work-from-home flexibility
• Modern, collaborative office environment
• Opportunity to help shape and improve a sizable accounting function
Compensation:
$200,000-$225,000 base bonus
Hybrid schedule, four days in office
This is a confidential search; company details will be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation. Qualified candidates will be contacted within 48 hours of application.
Salary : $200,000 - $225,000