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<p>A unique entrepreneurial organization with multiple operating businesses is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee all accounting functions across several entities. This is a newly created role and offers significant autonomy, visibility, and responsibility for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in fast-paced, owner-led environments. This position will serve as the sole accounting professional for a portfolio of diverse business operations, including manufacturing, agriculture, consumer products, and service-based entities. The ideal candidate is comfortable wearing many hats and managing the full accounting cycle independently.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple business entities</li><li>Maintain general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and invoicing</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements</li><li>Perform inventory tracking and cost accounting for manufacturing and product-based operations</li><li>Monitor product orders, job costing, and operational expenses</li><li>Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with internal controls</li><li>Handle multiple projects and priorities across different business units</li><li>Serve as the primary financial resource for ownership and leadership</li></ul><p>Position Overview</p><ul><li>Department of one (hands-on Controller role)</li><li>Not a bookkeeping position and not a CFO role – this is a true working Controller</li><li>High level of accountability and ownership over all accounting processes</li><li>Reports directly to the Owner</li></ul><p>Software</p><ul><li>QuickBooks Online</li><li>Concur</li></ul><p>Work Environment</p><ul><li>100% onsite role in Birmingham, AL</li><li>Entrepreneurial, fast-paced culture with significant autonomy</li><li>Newly created position with opportunity to build processes and structure</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Controller who enjoys independence, responsibility, and working closely with ownership across a diverse group of businesses.</p><p>For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham AL.</p>
<p>Requirements</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance</li><li>Proven ability to run a full set of books for multiple businesses or entities</li><li>Experience working directly with an entrepreneur or owner-led organization</li><li>Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities</li><li>Comfortable working in a demanding, high-expectation environment</li></ul><p>Preferred Qualifications</p><ul><li>Manufacturing or cost accounting experience</li><li>Inventory and product costing background</li><li>Prior experience supporting multiple business units</li><li>QuickBooks </li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Controller who enjoys independence, responsibility, and working closely with ownership across a diverse group of businesses.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham AL</p>
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  • Anniston, AL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 125000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A unique entrepreneurial organization with multiple operating businesses is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee all accounting functions across several entities. This is a newly created role and offers significant autonomy, visibility, and responsibility for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in fast-paced, owner-led environments. This position will serve as the sole accounting professional for a portfolio of diverse business operations, including manufacturing, agriculture, consumer products, and service-based entities. The ideal candidate is comfortable wearing many hats and managing the full accounting cycle independently.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple business entities</li><li>Maintain general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and invoicing</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements</li><li>Perform inventory tracking and cost accounting for manufacturing and product-based operations</li><li>Monitor product orders, job costing, and operational expenses</li><li>Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with internal controls</li><li>Handle multiple projects and priorities across different business units</li><li>Serve as the primary financial resource for ownership and leadership</li></ul><p>Position Overview</p><ul><li>Department of one (hands-on Controller role)</li><li>Not a bookkeeping position and not a CFO role – this is a true working Controller</li><li>High level of accountability and ownership over all accounting processes</li><li>Reports directly to the Owner</li></ul><p>Software</p><ul><li>QuickBooks Online</li><li>Concur</li></ul><p>Work Environment</p><ul><li>100% onsite role in Birmingham, AL</li><li>Entrepreneurial, fast-paced culture with significant autonomy</li><li>Newly created position with opportunity to build processes and structure</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Controller who enjoys independence, responsibility, and working closely with ownership across a diverse group of businesses.</p><p>For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham AL.</p>
  • 2026-01-31T23:53:38Z

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