Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide hands-on accounting leadership for a Long-term Contract opportunity based in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role will stabilize day-to-day financial operations, support an active audit, and ensure timely, accurate reporting across core accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to guide a small team while maintaining reliable processes in a growing environment.

Responsibilities:

- Direct the general ledger and oversee an accurate, timely month-end close, including preparation of financial statements and final book close activities.

- Support the organization through an active audit by coordinating schedules, responding to requests, and ensuring documentation is complete and organized.

- Manage key accounting operations such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll administration, and multiple bank reconciliations.

- Apply consistent revenue recognition practices across varied revenue sources and maintain clear supporting documentation for review and compliance purposes.

- Strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and standardized procedures to improve reporting accuracy and repeatability.

- Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, explain material variances, and deliver reporting that helps leadership and the board understand financial performance.

- Provide financial insight for business decisions related to investments, pricing strategies, and contract evaluation.

- Supervise and support direct reports within the accounting function while helping the team scale through disciplined processes and accountability.

- Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal financial reporting and accounting requirements.

- Maintain dependable reporting across financial systems and tools so data ties out cleanly from source records to final reports. Requirements - 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility within a controller or senior accounting capacity.

- Strong command of month-end close, general ledger management, and financial statement preparation.

- Demonstrated experience with revenue recognition accounting across multiple revenue streams.

- Hands-on background in payroll oversight, accounts payable, and reconciliation activities.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and familiarity with financial reporting or dashboard tools.

- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to executives, board stakeholders, and cross-functional partners.

- Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills with a detail-oriented approach.

- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced setting where both execution and process improvement are expected.

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