Independent US Controller – Own the Numbers & Close

Resource Professional Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Professional Solutions has partnered with a growing international manufacturer to recruit a hands-on Controller for its U.S. operations in Charlotte, NC.

This role oversees all core accounting functions, with no direct reports, reporting to the President and senior leadership. The successful candidate will own month-end close, GL, AP/AR, inventory accounting, and financial reporting, while shaping future systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with month-end close.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries and reconciliations.
• Financial statement preparation and reporting experience.
• Experience working with inventory-based businesses.
• Strong understanding of accounting controls and financial accuracy.
• Ability to independently manage responsibilities and deadlines.
• Strong Excel and accounting systems experience.
• Experience with distribution, importing, manufacturing, inventory accounting or landed-cost accounting is highly desirable.
• Experience with intercompany accounting, foreign-owned U.S. operations, international parent-company reporting, multi-state sales tax, QuickBooks or ERP implementation is also valuable.
• Experience supporting foreign-owned U.S. company tax compliance, including Form 5472 and transfer-pricing documentation would be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Take direct ownership of day-to-day accounting and financial functions for the U.S. business.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain the general ledger and prepare journal entries.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Complete bank and account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reporting for leadership.

Skills

Month-end close

GL accounting

Financial reporting

Inventory accounting

Intercompany accounting

Excel

ERP/QuickBooks

Multi-state tax

Foreign-owned tax

Tools

QuickBooks

ERP software

Job description

Resource Professional Solutions has partnered with a growing international manufacturer to recruit a hands-on Controller for its U.S. operations in Charlotte, NC.

This role oversees all core accounting functions, with no direct reports, reporting to the President and senior leadership. The successful candidate will own month-end close, GL, AP/AR, inventory accounting, and financial reporting, while shaping future systems.