Financial Controller

The Resource Co; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Resource Co in Greensboro, NC, is seeking a Controller – Strategic Financial Leadership to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning. This on-site role offers remote flexibility and high visibility with executive leadership.

You will manage audits, internal controls, tax compliance, cash management, and a dynamic team. A Bachelor's in accounting and 7–10+ years of experience in mid-sized or large organizations is preferred,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience managing accounting operations in a mid-sized or large organization.
• Demonstrated success leading external audits.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, and fixed asset management.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes.
• Deliver financial reports, KPIs, and management dashboards to executive leadership.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, reconciliations, and treasury activities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

GAAP

Audit coordination

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Now Hiring: Controller – Strategic Financial Leadership Opportunity

Greensboro, NC (Piedmont Triad Region) | Full-Time | On-Site with Remote Flexibility

Our Client, a well-established and growing organization in the Greensboro, North Carolina area, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial strategy. This confidential search represents an outstanding opportunity for a proven finance leader looking to play a key role in executive decision-making and organizational growth.

The Controller will serve as a trusted business partner to executive leadership, ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term financial success.

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial activities, including financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, audit coordination, internal controls, tax compliance, and team leadership. This position provides strategic financial insight while maintaining the integrity of day-to-day accounting operations. This role offers high visibility within the organization and direct interaction with executive leadership, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional seeking career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, and fixed asset management.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes.
• Deliver financial reports, key performance indicators (KPIs), and management dashboards to executive leadership.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Strategic Financial Planning

• Support executive leadership with strategic financial analysis and business planning.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting initiatives.
• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Compliance & Audit

• Maintain compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Manage annual audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance.
• Establish performance goals and professional development plans.

Cash Management & Financial Operations

• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, reconciliations, and treasury activities
• Monitor working capital and liquidity to support organizational growth.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience managing accounting operations within a mid-sized or large organization
• Demonstrated success leading external audits.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience with ERP systems, accounting software, and advanced Microsoft Excel

Preferred

Why Join Our Client?

• Executive-level visibility and influence
• Opportunity to shape financial strategy and business growth
• Collaborative leadership environment
• Stable, growing organization with long-term career potential
• On-site culture with some potential remote flexibility
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.