Strategic Controller for a Growing Engineering Firm

James Moore & Co.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Goshen Engineering in Mount Olive, NC is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead day-to-day accounting, partner with the President and a fractional CFO, and strengthen financial reporting and internal controls.

You will manage GL, A/P, A/R, payroll, month-end close, and project accounting, drive budgeting and forecasting, and oversee staff development while collaborating to improve systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, construction or project-based businesses.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Hands-on, proactive, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations: GL, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and reports.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax professionals.
• Supervise accounting staff and develop the team.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting with leadership.
• Improve accounting systems, reporting, and processes.
• Monitor project accounting and job costing.
• Data entry and transaction processing as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA designation preferred

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Goshen Engineering in Mount Olive, NC is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead day-to-day accounting, partner with the President and a fractional CFO, and strengthen financial reporting and internal controls.

You will manage GL, A/P, A/R, payroll, month-end close, and project accounting, drive budgeting and forecasting, and oversee staff development while collaborating to improve systems and processes.