Financial Controller

Financial Controller — Hands-On Accounting Leader

We are a long-established, market-leading staple organization across the lower Low country of SC
. We are seeking a Financial Controller who wants real ownership — not just oversight.

This is a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves Controller role for someone who still enjoys being in the accounting weeds while also leading, mentoring, and developing a Staff Accountant
. You will own the day-to-day financial engine of the business, tighten controls, elevate reporting, and serve as a trusted partner to ownership.

If you’re the type of Controller who prefers doing the work, fixing issues at the source, and building strong accounting discipline
, this role was built for you.

This is not a passive, review-only position.

You’ll have influence, visibility, and trust — but also real responsibility for getting the numbers right.

• Personally execute and own core accounting functions
• Be deeply involved in the month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting
• Step in wherever needed to keep the books clean and accurate
• Act as both player and coach — leading by example while developing your direct report

• Own AP, AR, cash flow, and general ledger integrity
• Prepare and deliver monthly financial statements and management reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Conduct monthly analytical reviews and highlight performance drivers
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insight for ownership

• Develop, document, and enforce internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations
• Oversee payroll, sales, and income tax compliance
• Coordinate with external CPAs on tax filings, reviews, and audits
• Identify inefficiencies and improve processes — not just report on them
• Lead and mentor one Staff Accountant
• Provide hands-on training, review work, and elevate technical skill sets
• Establish workflows, close calendars, and accountability standards
• Build confidence and consistency through active coaching and support

This role offers the rare combination of staying technical while shaping another accountant’s development
.

• Serve as a trusted financial partner to ownership and leadership
• Provide timely, accurate answers because you know the numbers firsthand
• Support special projects, ad-hoc reporting, and strategic initiatives
• Strengthen visibility into performance across entities and business lines

This role has real runway for the right leader:

• Become the long-term financial backbone of the organization
• Expand influence through process improvements and system enhancements
• Take on broader leadership responsibility as the business evolves
  
  Shape the future of the accounting function, not just maintain it

• Month-end close is smooth, timely, and predictable
• Financial statements are accurate, trusted, and decision-ready
• Internal controls are stronger without slowing the business
• The Staff Accountant is more capable, confident, and independent
• Ownership has clear, consistent insight into company performance

• 5–15+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior Controller or senior accounting leadership experience strongly preferred
• Deep comfort with hands-on GL accounting, reconciliations, and close
• Experience mentoring or developing junior accounting staff
• Strong GAAP knowledge; multi-entity experience
• High accountability, attention to detail, and a “no task too small” mindset
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working directly in accounting systems
• Ability to communicate clearly with non-financial stakeholders