Financial Controller – Path to CFO & Exec Bonus

LHH; Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point (NC, NC, NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Term life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Wellness plans

401k plan

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays

PTO accrual

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Financial Controller for a well-established organization in the Triad area of North Carolina. This role partners with executive leadership to drive financial strategy and oversees all accounting functions including close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in accounting, a CPA preferred, and a goal to advance toward CFO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior management or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, ERP systems, and advanced Excel.
• Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation.
• Desire to become a CFO

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including GL, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Cash Flow Management including managing banking relationships and financing activities
• Coordinate external audits and financial reporting activities.
• Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Internal controls

GAAP compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Financial Controller for a well-established organization in the Triad area of North Carolina. This role partners with executive leadership to drive financial strategy and oversees all accounting functions including close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in accounting, a CPA preferred, and a goal to advance toward CFO.