Financial Controller

StevenDouglas; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A private equity-backed services organization is seeking a Vice President of Finance to join its executive team in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. This senior-level role involves overseeing accounting operations and financial reporting, leading month-end and year-end close processes, and managing a finance team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, over 7 years of relevant experience, and a strong background in financial reporting and operational finance. Benefits include medical and vision insurance as well as a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Strong background in financial reporting and operational finance.
• Experience in service-based or labor-intensive businesses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Deliver KPIs and financial dashboards to leadership.
• Manage a small finance and administrative team.
• Lead the selection and implementation of a new financial system to replace a legacy platform.
• Manage and develop a small finance and administrative team.
• Serve as primary liaison with external accountants, tax advisors, and ownership.
• Support strategic initiatives, including growth planning and acquisition readiness.

Skills

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Operational finance

Accounting system implementation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Vice President of Finance

A private, private-equity-backed services organization that recently transitioned from family ownership to institutional leadership is hiring a Vice President of Finance to join its executive team. With approximately $8M in current revenue and strong near‑term growth, this newly created role will play a critical part in building scalable finance infrastructure and supporting the company’s next phase of expansion.

The Opportunity

This is a hands‑on finance leadership role overseeing accounting and FP&A in a service‑based, labor‑intensive, and seasonal environment. You’ll partner closely with Private Equity leadership during this period of transformation to drive financial visibility, operational discipline, and long‑term scalability. The role offers significant influence, exposure, and growth potential as the business scales organically and through acquisitions. The position is currently fully in‑person due to the transition, with potential for future flexibility.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, invoicing, close, and financial reporting
• Lead month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes and strengthen controls
• Own budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and working capital management
• Deliver financial reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and sales pipeline analysis to leadership
• Partner with operations on workforce planning, pricing, margin analysis, and job performance
• Lead the selection and implementation of a new financial system to replace a legacy platform
• Manage and develop a small finance and administrative team
• Serve as primary liaison with external accountants, tax advisors, and ownership
• Support strategic initiatives, including growth planning and acquisition readiness

Ideal Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
• Strong background in financial reporting, forecasting, and operational finance
• Proven experience leading accounting system or software implementations
• Hands‑on, adaptable leader comfortable in a transitioning, PE‑backed environment
• Experience in service‑based, labor‑intensive, or seasonal businesses, preferred

Employment Information

Senior level: Director.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance.
Industries: Repair and Maintenance, Architecture and Planning.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)