Strategic Accounting Consultant (Controller-Level, Hands-On)

Vaco Recruiter Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Consultants in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Strategic Accounting Consultant to support project-based initiatives, interim coverage, and hands-on accounting at the controller level. You will perform month-end close, financial reporting, and budget/forecast support for clients.

This role requires strong GAAP knowledge, CPA preferred, and the ability to work autonomously under tight deadlines in a consulting environment. Experience with ERP systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 8+ years progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Public accounting or consulting experience preferred.
• Strong GAAP technical accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial reporting accuracy and client data processing.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations, including cash and payroll
• Review account classifications and G/L for missing transactions
• Oversee AP, AR and cost accounting if applicable
• Assist in budgeting and monthly variance analyses
• Perform technical accounting research (revenue, leases, stock-based comp)
• Support year-end client audit projects and forecasting processes

Skills

8+ years experience

GAAP knowledge

Public accounting experience

Client service mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Intacct

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

QuickBooks

Job description

Vaco Consultants in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Strategic Accounting Consultant to support project-based initiatives, interim coverage, and hands-on accounting at the controller level. You will perform month-end close, financial reporting, and budget/forecast support for clients.

This role requires strong GAAP knowledge, CPA preferred, and the ability to work autonomously under tight deadlines in a consulting environment. Experience with ERP systems is a plus.