Position Name: Financial Controller
Reports to: Director of Finance
Location/Type: Full-time Contract
Atlas Technica's mission is to shoulder IT management, user support, and cybersecurity for our clients, who are hedge funds and other investment firms. Founded in 2016, we have grown 100% year over year through our uncompromising focus on service.We value ownership, execution, growth, intelligence, and camaraderie. We are looking for people who share our Core Values, thrive, and contribute to this environment while putting the customer first. At Atlas Technica, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and great perks to our global Team.
We strive to maintain a professional yet friendly environment while promoting professional and career development for our Team Members. Join Atlas Technica now! TThe Financial Controller position is a key member of the Finance team reporting to the Director of Finance. The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing end-to-end accounting operations, timely and accurate financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and partnering with leadership to support decision-making and profitable growth. They will lead the accounting, compliance, and billing teams and own the monthly close, and ensure adherence to GAAP, local accounting policies and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process; prepare when needed and review journal entries, reconciliations, and consolidations to deliver accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Own company-wide financial reporting, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, variance analyses, and management reporting packages.
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, credit and collections, vendor management, and billing accuracy; drive DSO and working capital improvements.
- Manage treasury and cash flow forecasting; monitor liquidity, banking relationships, and covenant compliance where applicable.
- Establish, document, and continuously improve internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures; ensure a strong control environment and audit readiness.
- Coordinate and lead external audits and reviews; manage auditor requests, PBC lists, and issue resolution.
- Ensure tax compliance (sales/use, property, payroll, and income tax in coordination with external advisors as needed); maintain compliance calendars and filings.
- Oversee payroll accounting and benefits-related accounting entries; ensure accurate classification and reconciliations.
- Evaluate and optimize systems and process automation across the close, AP/AR, expense management, and fixed assets; partner with IT/Finance on ERP configuration and integrations.
- Lead revenue recognition compliance (e.g., ASC 606) including contract review, performance obligation assessment, and variable consideration methodology where applicable.
- Manage fixed assets and capitalization policies, lease accounting, and depreciation schedules.
- Provide budget vs. actual analyses, departmental spend tracking, and support annual planning and rolling forecasts in partnership with FP&A.
- Mentor, develop, and scale the accounting team; set priorities, and quality standards.
- Support M&A diligence and integrations, including opening balance sheet, purchase accounting, and policy alignment where applicable.
- Serve as a strategic partner to the Director of Finance and leadership on accounting impacts of business decisions, risks, and opportunities.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/ACCA strongly preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory or Controller/Assistant Controller capacity and management experience.
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, accounting policy, and internal controls; and audit best practices.
- Advanced Excel/Sheets skills for modeling, reconciliations, and analyses; data hygiene and process mindset.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills; ability to translate accounting impacts for non-finance audiences.
- High level of integrity, judgment, logic, attention to detail, and commitment to deadlines.
- Experience in multi-state operations, multi-entity consolidations, and intercompany eliminations.
- Background in services, SaaS, or subscription/recurring revenue models.
- Prior involvement in M&A integration, purchase accounting, and system migrations.
Atlas Technica is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
