Controller

AccruePartners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AccruePartners seeks a senior finance leader to oversee financial health for a multi-entity manufacturing and franchise-driven organization in Charlotte, NC. You will own the monthly close, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management while guiding a cross-functional team.

Reporting to the CFO, you will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Franchise Administration, and business units to deliver actionable insights, drive KPI performance, and pursue continuous improvements across

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience (Controller/Finance Director).
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, distribution, supply chain, or multi-entity environments.
• Strong background leading financial close, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Proven ability to partner with operational leaders and translate financial data into business insights.
• Experience managing teams and developing finance and accounting talent.
• CPA preferred, with strong ERP systems experience and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Background in inventory accounting, standard costing, operational finance, or KPI-driven environments valued.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes.
• Deliver meaningful financial insights to support executive decision-making and growth initiatives.
• Drive accountability around KPIs, inventory performance, working capital, and margin improvement.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial processes to support scalability.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Multi-entity finance

Cash flow mgmt

Operational finance

Financial reporting

KPI analysis

ERP systems

Internal controls

Education

CPA preferred

Job description

• Join a growing manufacturing and franchise-supported organization with a national footprint and a portfolio of well-established consumer and commercial brands.
• Report directly to an accomplished CFO and serve as a key member of the leadership team.
• Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial Leadership, and Franchise Administration to influence business performance and strategic decision-making.
• Lead a team spanning Accounting, Supply Chain, Franchise Administration, and Business Systems functions.
• Work within a highly collaborative environment where Finance is viewed as a strategic business partner rather than a back-office function.
• Gain visibility across multiple business units, entities, and operational functions.

What They Offer Yo

• Opportunity to step into a true business-facing Controller role with significant executive exposure
• Broad scope beyond traditional accounting, including operational finance, forecasting, inventory performance, supply chain support, and strategic analysis
• Direct influence on profitability, cash flow management, business planning, and operational performance
• Ability to drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and financial systems enhancements
• Opportunity to help shape the future of a growing organization during a period of continued evolution and expansion
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career growth potential

Why This Role Is Important

• Serve as the senior finance leader responsible for the financial health and operational performance of a complex multi-entity busines
• Own the monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes
• Deliver meaningful financial insights that support executive decision-making and business growth initiative
• Drive accountability around KPIs, inventory performance, working capital, and margin improvement
• Strengthen internal controls, financial processes, and reporting capabilities to support future scalability
• Act as a critical bridge between Finance and Operations, ensuring business decisions are supported by accurate financial data and analysi

The Background That Fits

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including Controller, Assistant Controller, Finance Director, or similar roles
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, distribution, supply chain, franchise, or multi-entity environments
• Strong background leading financial close, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Proven ability to partner with operational leaders and translate financial data into business insights
• Experience managing teams and developing finance and accounting talent
• CPA preferred, with strong ERP systems experience and a continuous improvement minds
• Background in inventory accounting, standard costing, operational finance, or KPI-driven environments highly value