Controller

Jobtailor; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in United States, North Carolina, seeks an experienced accounting leader to guide the accounting team, oversee monthly closes, and ensure GAAP-compliant reporting. You will work closely with executive leadership to strengthen internal controls and drive accuracy in financial statements.

The role requires a CPA preferred, at least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, and strong leadership to manage teams, ERP and Excel proficiency, and strategic financial planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance.
• Demonstrated experience managing accounting teams.
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic financial plans.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in financial reporting.
• Proficiency in financial management software and ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and present actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the accounting team.
• Prepare and oversee financial statements.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee the monthly close of the General Ledger.
• Coordinate the annual audit process with external auditors.
• Develop and implement financial policies and internal controls.
• Oversee accounts payable processes and payroll operations.
• Monitor cash flow and manage budgeting activities.
• Assist in strategic financial planning and risk management initiatives.
• Collaborate with the CFO and executive leadership on financial strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strategic financial planning

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Financial management software

Job description

• Provide leadership to the accounting team
• Prepare and oversee financial statements
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Oversee the monthly close of the General Ledger
• Coordinate the annual audit process with external auditors
• Develop and implement financial policies and internal controls
• Oversee accounts payable processes and payroll operations
• Monitor cash flow and manage budgeting activities
• Assist in strategic financial planning and risk management initiatives
• Collaborate with the CFO and executive leadership on financial strategies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field
• CPA designation preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance
• Demonstrated experience managing accounting teams
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop and implement strategic financial plans
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in financial reporting
• Proficiency in financial management software and ERP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and present actionable insights