Controller

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

Job summary

Carolina PRG is seeking a Controller to oversee monthly close, strengthen internal controls, and partner with leadership to enhance financial processes, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, build scalable processes, leverage technology to automate tasks, and support a growing organization in the life sciences space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in healthcare and/or life sciences space.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience leading the month-end close and managing accounting operations.
• Proven success improving processes, implementing automation, and building scalable accounting functions.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations, including the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure the timely preparation of accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain the general ledger, account reconciliations, and overall integrity of the company's financial records.
• Develop, implement, and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes, improve workflows, and enhance the use of technology to increase efficiency.
• Partner with the COO & FP&A to improve budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial reporting.
• Develop meaningful KPI reporting, dashboards, and management reporting to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial reporting requirements.

Skills

Leadership

U.S. GAAP

Month-end close

Process improvement

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Healthcare / life sciences

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Carolina PRG has partnered with an innovative, privately held life sciences organization dedicated to advancing technologies that improve patient outcomes. The company combines scientific innovation with a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside an experienced leadership team. As the organization continues to grow, they are seeking a Controller to help improve the days to day accounting function and help with strategic decision-making.

Summary

The Controller will oversee the monthly close process, maintain a strong internal control environment, and partner with leadership to improve financial processes, budgeting, forecasting, and business reporting. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys building scalable processes, leveraging technology to automate manual tasks, and supporting a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations, including the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure the timely preparation of accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain the general ledger, account reconciliations, and overall integrity of the company's financial records.
• Develop, implement, and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes, improve workflows, and enhance the use of technology to increase efficiency.
• Partner with the COO & FP&A to improve budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial reporting.
• Develop meaningful KPI reporting, dashboards, and management reporting to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial reporting requirements.

Ideal Background

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in healthcare and/or life sciences space
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience leading the month-end close and managing accounting operations.
• Proven success improving processes, implementing automation, and building scalable accounting functions.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership and influence business decisions.
• High visibility across the organization with meaningful exposure to strategic initiatives.
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on innovation and growth.
• Stable, privately held company with exciting long-term growth potential.