Controller
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GHJ Search and Staffing seeks a Controller for a growing environmental services company in Gainesville, Georgia. This full-time onsite role oversees multi-site operations, partnering with field leadership to deliver accurate monthly statements, coordinate year-end work with external auditors, and lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, KPI tracking, and intercompany transactions. The Controller collaborates with general managers to improve margins and costs and provides ad hoc financial analysis and robust reporting. The ideal candidate has several years in a similar route-based service setting, a bachelor’s in accounting or finance, and CPA or CMA preferred but not required. To apply, tailor your resume to show multi-site leadership, tangible cost savings, and collaboration with operators, and indicate on-site availability in Gainesville.
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
A growing environmental services organization in the Gainesville, Georgia area is seeking an experienced Controller to support multi-site operations and work closely with field leadership to enhance financial and operational performance. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, strong customer service, and a culture of continuous improvement. With a mission centered on environmental responsibility, the organization places a high value on safety, accountability, and operational excellence across its locations.
In this role, the Controller will be responsible for producing accurate and timely monthly financial statements for multiple sites, coordinating with external auditors on year-end requests and inquiries, and leading budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis efforts. The Controller will also partner with general managers to drive operational and financial performance, track key performance indicators and recommend margin and cost improvements, oversee management reporting and ad hoc financial analysis, and provide financial support to multiple sites within the region.
The finance team plays a key role in supporting frontline operations, maintaining fiscal discipline, and enabling leaders to make informed, data-driven decisions. The organization offers a stable work environment, long-term career growth potential, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a rapidly scaling business.
The ideal candidate will bring multiple years of experience supporting several locations within a comparable route-based service organization, along with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A CPA or CMA designation is strongly preferred but not required. The Controller will also demonstrate strong capability in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, as well as experience with intercompany transactions.
The Controller will receive competitive compensation, an annual bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package.#GHJSS #LI-AS