Senior Controller

Expert Connections; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Connections, a growing international distribution company just north of Greenville, SC, is seeking a Senior Controller to lead the finance function, drive strategic financial planning, and deliver accurate reporting to support rapid growth and profitability.

In this hands-on role you will partner with senior leadership, oversee month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and internal controls, while driving process improvements and collaborating with auditors, external

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience in a small-to-mid-sized business environment.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and controls.
• Experience supporting senior leadership with commercial and strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close processes and prepare accurate financial reports and management accounts.
• Oversee AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, and maintain general ledger integrity.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and variance analysis.
• Develop financial models to support pricing, investments, and business decisions.
• Strengthen financial controls, ensure compliance, and support audit/tax processes.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insights and support growth initiatives.
• Maintain and improve accounting systems and financial processes (Sage experience preferred).
• Support process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Management accounting

Cross-functional collaboration

Internal controls

ERP systems

Education

CPA/CMA certification

Tools

Sage

Job description

Our client, a growing international distribution company located just north of Greenville, SC, is seeking a Senior Controller to lead the finance function and support business growth through financial planning, reporting, and strategic analysis.

This role will partner closely with leadership while remaining hands-on with day-to-day accounting operations

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close processes and prepare accurate financial reports and management accounts
• Oversee AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, and maintain general ledger integrity
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and variance analysis
• Develop financial models to support pricing, investments, and business decisions
• Strengthen financial controls, ensure compliance, and support audit/tax processes
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insights and support growth initiatives
• Maintain and improve accounting systems and financial processes (Sage experience preferred)
• Support process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and scalability
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience
• Experience in a small-to-mid-sized business environment with a hands-on approach
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and controls
• Ability to independently prepare management accounts and financial analysis
• Experience supporting senior leadership with commercial and strategic decisions
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work cross-functionally
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems; Sage preferred
• CPA, CMA, or similar qualification preferred but not required
• Experience within distribution, manufacturing, or fast-paced growth environments is a plus

Why Join

• Opportunity to lead the finance function within a growing business
• High visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and business strategy
• Ability to influence financial processes, controls, and long-term growth initiatives