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Koch Industries

Corporate Controller

Atlanta, GA · On-site

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How much do operations accounting controller jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for operations accounting controller in Atlanta, GA is $102,923.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,200.00 and $121,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Operations Accounting Controller vs Financial Analyst?

AspectOperations Accounting ControllerFinancial Analyst
CredentialsCPA or equivalent, accounting degreeFinance or accounting degree, certifications like CFA (optional)
Work EnvironmentAccounting departments, finance teams within organizationsFinance departments, investment firms, corporate finance teams
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across industries for financial oversight and complianceCommon in finance, investment, and corporate sectors for analysis and reporting

The Operations Accounting Controller primarily manages accounting operations, ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting. In contrast, a Financial Analyst focuses on analyzing financial data to support decision-making. While both roles require strong financial knowledge and certifications like CPA, their daily tasks and focus areas differ significantly.

Infographic showing various Operations Accounting Controller job openings in Atlanta, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,923 per year, or $49.5 per hour.

Controller (CPA) - Live Events & Entertainment | Remote

Decatur, GA • On-site

NorthPoint Search Group
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
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$125K - $150K/yr

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Job description

Controller (CPA) – Live Events & Entertainment | Remote

Who: Strong, stable, nine-figure live entertainment startup backed by high-profile founders

What: CPA Controller leading event-level financial oversight, budgeting, and accounting operations

When: Immediate need

Where: 100% Remote (Travel 5–10x per year to live events)

Why: Growth – ground-level opportunity to build and scale the internal finance function

Salary: $125,000–$150,000 base, commensurate with experience

Office Environment: High-performance, fast-paced startup (<30 employees) requiring flexibility, occasional late nights, and some weekends during live events

Our client, a five-year-old high-growth company producing concerts, comedy shows, and sporting events, is seeking a hands‑on CPA Controller with 7–10 years of experience in live event or production-based accounting.

This individual will play a critical role in bringing accounting operations fully in‑house while leading financial oversight across all live productions. The Controller will have direct visibility into event‑level financial performance and will partner closely with leadership to forecast, budget, and evaluate profitability across each production.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead cost forecasting and budgeting for live events (venue rental, staging, lighting, production, etc.)
  • Perform project-based accounting and financial modeling to determine event profitability
  • Reconcile event budgets on‑site to prevent cost overruns
  • Transition Accounts Payable from outsourced to in‑house operations
  • Oversee internal Accounts Receivable processes
  • Partner with executive leadership on strategic financial planning and growth initiatives
  • Support the continued build‑out of the internal accounting infrastructure
  • Travel to live events approximately 5–10 times annually
Qualifications:
  • CPA required
  • 7–10 years of accounting experience, ideally within live events, concerts, production studios, television production, or sports production
  • Strong cost forecasting and budgeting experience in production-based environments
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NorthPoint Search Group is a full-service recruiting firm specializing in the placement of Top Tier professionals on a temporary, temp-to-hire and a direct-hire basis. We use a consultative approach to provide our clients with customized staffing solutions.

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Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

1 - 10 Employees

Headquarters location

Atlanta, GA, US

Year founded

2003

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