<p>We are looking for a <strong>Controller </strong>to join a growing industrial company in Sumter, South Carolina. This newly established leadership role is ideal for an experienced accounting specialist who enjoys balancing day-to-day financial oversight with building stronger processes and reporting capabilities. The person in this position will work closely with ownership and operational leaders to provide clear financial insight, support sound decision-making, and help prepare the organization for continued expansion.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong>:</p><p>• Direct the full accounting function, including ledger activity, payables, receivables, cash oversight, account reconciliations, and the monthly close process.</p><p>• Design and refine financial procedures, internal controls, and accounting workflows to improve accuracy, consistency, and long-term scalability.</p><p>• Produce clear and timely financial statements, management reports, and analytical insights for ownership and department leadership.</p><p>• Enhance project-based accounting through stronger job costing, budget tracking, forecasting, and cash flow planning.</p><p>• Collaborate with operational teams and business leaders to increase financial transparency and strengthen accountability across departments.</p><p>• Recognize accounting and business challenges early, then present practical recommendations that support informed leadership decisions.</p><p>• Assess accounting tools and technology, implementing process improvements that better support a growing organization.</p><p>• Guide, mentor, and expand the accounting team while fostering a hands-on, high-accountability environment.</p>
<p>A well-established privately held business is seeking an experienced <strong>Controller</strong> to oversee the company’s day-to-day accounting operations. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the details while also serving as a trusted financial partner to ownership.</p><p>The Controller will have responsibility for the full accounting function, including maintaining accurate financial records, managing the monthly accounting cycle, preparing financial reporting, and providing ownership with timely cash balance information and other financial insights needed to make informed business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee and execute day-to-day accounting functions</li><li>Manage the full accounting cycle and monthly close process</li><li>Prepare financial statements, reports, and other management information</li><li>Monitor cash balances and provide regular updates to ownership</li><li>Partner closely with the owner on financial and operational matters</li><li>Maintain accurate accounting records across multiple entities</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting</li><li>Utilize QuickBooks Online for accounting and financial management</li></ul><p><br></p>