Controller

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. seeks a seasoned Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for a wholesale distribution business.

You will drive reporting, controls, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability initiatives in an inventory-driven environment, partnering with cross-functional leaders to support growth. The role blends hands-on accounting with leadership to scale finance, optimize processes, and provide timely insights for strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Controller with leadership experience and strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Hands-on experience in inventory-driven environments.
• Ability to partner with operations and functional leaders.
• Proven track record in financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with audits and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Direct the monthly financial statements, internal management reports, and analyses for leadership.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance reviews with actionable recommendations.
• Evaluate site-level financial performance and drive profitability improvements.
• Establish and maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee intercompany accounting, inventory valuation, and cycle count variance.
• Develop the finance team with clear expectations and accountability.
• Coordinate audit support and serve as primary contact for external auditors.
• Support capital investment planning through financial modeling.
• Drive process improvements and finance-related projects for efficiency.
• Support month-end close and system-based reporting using NetSuite, SAP, and Excel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Financial modeling

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

Controller

As Controller, you will lead accounting and financial operations to deliver timely insights and strengthen performance for a wholesale distribution business. You will partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure accurate reporting, robust controls, and informed decision-making. You'll drive budgeting, forecasting, and profitability initiatives within an inventory‑driven environment, shaping financial strategy and capital decisions. This role blends hands‑on accounting expertise with strong leadership to scale finance operations and support company growth.

Responsibilities

• Direct the preparation of monthly financial statements, internal management reports, and specialized analyses for leadership
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance review, translating results into actionable recommendations
• Evaluate site‑level financial performance and implement profitability‑improving measures
• Establish and maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures aligned with regulatory and company requirements
• Oversee intercompany accounting, inventory valuation, cycle count review, and related variance analysis
• Guide and develop the finance team with clear expectations and accountability culture
• Coordinate audit support, serve as primary contact for external auditors, ensure timely audit responses
• Support capital investment planning through financial modeling and business case development
• Drive process improvement initiatives and manage finance‑related projects for efficiency and accuracy
• Support month‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and system‑based reporting using NetSuite, SAP, and advanced Excel

Key requirements

• experienced Controller with leadership experience
• strong technical accounting knowledge
• hands‑on experience in inventory‑driven environments
• ability to partner with operations and functional leaders
• proven in financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis
• experience with audits and internal controls
• financial modeling and scenario analysis skills

Additional skills

• leadership
• communication
• collaboration
• NetSuite
• SAP
• advanced Excel

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