Controller - North Druid Hills
CFS
Atlanta, GA
Controller
Location: North Druid Hills, GA
Salary Range: $125,000 – $170,000 annually
About the Organization
Since 1953, our mission has been to build communities rooted in connection, well‑being, and purpose. We are committed to creating environments where older adults are honored for their life experiences, wisdom, and continued contributions. The organization owns and manages a family of communities throughout Atlanta and North Georgia, offering independent retirement living, affordable housing, and a continuum of care that evolves as residents’ needs change.
Overview of the Controller
The Controller will partner closely with the CFO and leadership team to support financial strategy, reporting, and operational excellence. This role takes hands‑on ownership of accounting operations while providing meaningful support to the organization’s nonprofit mission, including gifts and grants accounting. The Controller will also oversee and develop a small, dedicated accounting team, ensuring strong internal controls and accurate financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities of the Controller
- Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.
- Partner with the CFO on the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Oversee month‑end and year‑end close processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
- Coordinate the annual audit process and serve as the primary point of contact for external accountants.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to inform organizational leadership and decision‑making.
Qualifications of the Controller
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA or Master’s degree preferred.
- Proven experience leading accounting functions and managing staff.
- Background in nonprofit, healthcare, or multi‑entity environments preferred.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with senior leadership.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- PTO
- Retirement plan with company match
- Life insurance
MaxSalary: USD170000
MinSalary: USD125000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.