Strategic Financial Controller: GAAP, Forecasting & Leadership

Graham Personnel Services; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Grahamjobs in Greensboro, NC seeks a Financial Controller to oversee all accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, manage financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls, and provide strategic guidance to leadership.

This role leads the accounting team, drives deliverables for month-end and year-end closes, analyzes variances, and supports planning with financial modeling and cash flow management. Requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 7–10 years of experience; CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3–5 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Experience preparing audited financial statements.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closes.
• Lead annual budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
• Monitor variances and provide strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate external audits and respond to auditor requests.
• Analyze financial performance and prepare management reports.
• Manage banking relationships and debt management.
• Lead and develop accounting staff and processes improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Financial analysis

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation preferred

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Grahamjobs in Greensboro, NC seeks a Financial Controller to oversee all accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, manage financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls, and provide strategic guidance to leadership.

This role leads the accounting team, drives deliverables for month-end and year-end closes, analyzes variances, and supports planning with financial modeling and cash flow management. Requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 7–10 years of experience; CPA preferred.