Controller

CAREER FOUNDATIONS INC.; Goldsboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CAREER FOUNDATIONS INC. seeks an experienced Controller to direct financial management and accounting for its North Carolina operations. This role offers hands‑on ownership of the financial infrastructure, process improvements, and readiness for future growth.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with business judgment across finance, operations, and executive leadership. The position emphasizes effective financial planning and high‑quality reporting for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management.
• Broad knowledge of financial reporting, GL, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and internal controls.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and experience supporting external audits.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary financial leader for the operation, providing analysis and recommendations to management.
• Develop annual operating budgets, rolling forecasts, and financial models to support planning and investment decisions.
• Monitor cash requirements and liquidity, manage monthly and annual financial reporting cycles.
• Oversee GL maintenance, reconciliations, revenue/expense accounting, payroll, payables, and receivables.
• Coordinate tax filings, audits, and external reporting with banks, partners, and auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic finance

GAAP expertise

Excel advanced

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Financial reporting software

Job description

Our growing client is seeking an experienced Controller to add to their team. This position is mostly onsite with some flexibility to work remotely.

Controller

An expanding organization in the energy sector is seeking a Financial Controller to direct financial management and accounting activities for its North Carolina operations. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of the financial infrastructure of a growing business, improve processes, and help prepare the organization for future development.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with practical business judgment and the ability to work across finance, operations, and executive leadership. This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys building effective processes, managing financial resources, and turning financial information into sound business decisions.

The position is based at the operating facility and requires a regular onsite presence, with flexibility for remote work when appropriate.

What You’ll Do

Financial Strategy & Business Performance

• Serve as the primary financial leader for the operation, providing analysis and recommendations to executive management.
• Develop annual operating budgets, rolling forecasts, and financial models to support planning and investment decisions.
• Evaluate financial results against business objectives, identify trends, and recommend opportunities to improve performance.
• Produce financial packages and operating dashboards for management, ownership, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor cash requirements, working capital, and short- and long-term liquidity needs.
• Direct core accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, revenue and expense accounting, payroll, payables, receivables, and asset accounting.
• Manage the monthly and annual financial reporting cycle and ensure timely completion of financial statements.
• Review accounting records for accuracy and consistency with applicable accounting standards.
• Develop and refine accounting procedures, financial workflows, documentation standards, and approval processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, system utilization, and the overall quality of financial information.

Financial Risk & External Reporting

• Oversee financial administration for related legal entities and ensure intercompany balances and transactions are properly recorded.
• Track loan obligations, financing terms, and compliance requirements.
• Prepare financial information requested by banks, capital partners, and other external stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with external accounting firms, tax professionals, auditors, insurance providers, and financial institutions.
• Coordinate tax filings, annual audit activities, insurance reviews, and other financial compliance matters.

Operational Partnership & Team Development

• Work closely with facility leadership to understand operating results, evaluate costs, and support resource planning.
• Lead and develop accounting personnel while coordinating the work of third-party service providers.
• Establish repeatable processes and reporting structures that can support additional facilities and increased business complexity.
• Coordinate benefit renewals, employee-related financial administration, and other HR processes with an external HR services provider.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management.
• Broad knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and internal controls.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and experience supporting external audits.
• Ability to balance high-level financial planning with hands‑on ownership of accounting operations.
• Experience managing cash flow and communicating financial performance to non‑financial business leaders.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software, banking platforms, payroll systems, and financial reporting applications.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and decision-making skills.

Additional Experience That Would Be Valuable

• CPA certification.
• Background in energy, utilities, industrial manufacturing, waste processing, or other capital‑intensive businesses.
• Experience with project‑based growth, asset‑heavy operations, or businesses with multiple legal entities.
• Familiarity with commercial lending arrangements, debt reporting, and financial covenant monitoring.
• Experience establishing accounting procedures, developing teams, or upgrading financial processes within a growing company.