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ClearStar provides comprehensive background screening services, focusing on compliance and security for employers worldwide.
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Employee count: 51-200

Salary: $165K – $180K per year
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ClearStar offers employers valuable employment intelligence to better support their recruiting and decision-making by increasing the quality, reliability, and visibility of information through background and medical screening. A seven-time Inc. 5000 honoree and founding member of the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA, formerly NAPBS), ClearStar has provided innovative technology solutions to businesses in the human capital management industry from its corporate offices in Alpharetta, Georgia, since 1995. Since 2020, ClearStar has been a portfolio company of Hanover Investor Management, a London-based private equity firm. By joining ClearStar , you will have the unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders while making an impact on the lives of others. No matter where you are located, you're a valued member of the team.

In our remote-first culture, we value trust, flexibility, outcomes and results. You will have access to digital tools and resources that keep everyone connected and collaboration at the forefront. We believe that success comes from empowered individuals working together, and we're committed to ensuring you feel supported, engaged, and set up for success - wherever you are.
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Why ClearStar Needs You:

ClearStar is seeking a hands-on Controller who will own accounting execution while driving meaningful transformation across the Finance function. This is not a maintenance role. The Controller will be expected to identify inefficiencies, eliminate low value work, improve financial operations, and help build a faster, more scalable accounting environment. The role owns the close, controls, cash management, tax compliance, and accounting systems while partnering closely with the CFO and supporting FP&A through accurate, reliable financial data.

What You'll Do:
- Own and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Maintain general ledger integrity, reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting
- Improve close efficiency by reducing manual work and streamlining processes
- Build and strengthen internal controls and maintain audit readiness
- Lead external audits and ensure documentation and processes are audit quality
- Identify and implement automation opportunities across accounting workflows
- Leverage AI and systems tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
- Partner cross functionally to streamline workflows and eliminate redundant processes
- Track and report operational improvements and efficiency gains
- Manage cash flow visibility, liquidity planning, and banking relationships
- Drive disciplined working capital management
- Own federal, state, and local tax filings and manage external tax advisors
- Support practical and efficient tax strategies and compliance processes
- Own NetSuite structure, integrity, reporting outputs, and system integrations
- Ensure clean, reliable, and actionable financial data across systems
- Lead and develop a small accounting team with clear expectations and accountability
- Drive execution, continuous improvement, and operational discipline across the Finance function

What You'll Need:
- 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller-level responsibility
- Strong GAAP knowledge with proven close and audit experience
- Tax experience across multiple jurisdictions (federal, state, and local)
- Demonstrated ability to improve processes and drive operational efficiency
- Comfort operating in lean, fast-moving, and evolving environments
- IFRS awareness and/or experience
- Strong collaboration skills; comfortable partnering across sales, marketing, product, engineering, and finance

Preferred Qualifications
- CPA qualification preferred, but not required
- Experience with SOC2, FCRA, and ASC 606 preferred, but not required
- NetSuite experience strongly preferred
- A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free with access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day task.

Who You Are:

You are a hands-on, high accountability accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring a strong operational mindset, communicate clearly and directly, and continuously look for ways to improve efficiency, strengthen processes, and scale systems. You are comfortable driving change, challenging the status quo, and owning outcomes from start to finish.

Compensation & Benefits

Exciting and meaningful learning and development opportunities await at ClearStar ! Join us on a journey of discovery and empowerment - where every opportunity is a steppingstone to success and growth. This position is also eligible for excellent benefits that include paid healthcare and life insurance premiums, low-cost dental and vision insurance, company-paid basic life insurance and a company-paid Short-Term Disability policy, employee assistance program, 401(k) matching up to 4%, time off, 9 company paid holidays, and 2 additional days of paid time off for volunteer activities.

The base salary range for this position is $165,000 – $180,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. This role is also eligible for performance-based incentive compensation.

ClearStar is committed to pay equity and transparency. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications in relation to the requirements of the role.

ClearStar , Inc. welcomes applications from candidateslocatedin the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, andWashington.

The position is eligible for the Searching for Stars Employee Referral Program .

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Oct 21, 2026
Posted on
Aug 22, 2026
Job type
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Experience level
Senior

Salary

Salary: $165K – $180K per year

Experience

7 years minimum

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ClearStar is a leading provider of Human Capital Integrity℠ technology-based services specializing in background and medical screening software and integrations. For more than 25 years, ClearStar has been helping clients around the globe succeed by providing them with employment intelligence to grow their teams with confidence.

The company focuses on solutions such as pre-employment background checks, drug and clinical testing, contractor screening, and employee monitoring, ensuring that businesses can establish secure and compliant hiring practices. ClearStar’s innovative technology solutions, like ScreenMeNow and ClearID, streamline the verification process, allowing employers to verify candidates quickly with e-signatures and mobile-friendly interfaces. By prioritizing compliance and security, ClearStar assists organizations in various industries including healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing, helping them navigate the complexities of workforce management.

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About the job
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Oct 21, 2026
Posted on
Aug 22, 2026
Job type
Full Time
Experience level
Senior

Salary

Salary: $165K – $180K per year

Experience

7 years minimum

Location requirements
Suggest an edit

United States

Hiring timezones
Show UTC offsets

United States +/- 0 hours

Job categories
Controller Financial Controller Accounting Manager Corporate Accounting Finance US Controller VP Controller EMEA Controller Group Controller

Skills
GAAP Accounting IFRS NetSuite Tax Compliance Financial Reporting General Ledger Accountant Audit SOC2 FCRA ASC 606 Cash Management Internal Controls AI Tools Automation Process Improvement CPA AI

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Company size

51-200 employees

Founded in

1995

Chief executive officer

Mike Pritts

Markets
HR Software Integration Human Resources Technology Background Screening Employment Verification Workforce Management Healthcare Compliance Transportation Compliance Drug Testing Services Identity Verification Manufacturing Compliance

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