We are looking for an experienced Controller to support financial leadership and strengthen accounting operations for a long-term part-time contract opportunity in Lillington, North Carolina. This is an on-site position and is anticipated to average 10-20 hours per month, mostly at month-end. This role will provide high-level guidance to the accounting function while coaching a recently promoted accounting manager during a key reporting period and throughout elements of the month-end close. The ideal candidate brings strong oversight capabilities, a hands-on approach to process execution, and the ability to organize critical financial documentation with accuracy and efficiency. Responsibilities:• Guide and mentor the accounting manager by offering practical leadership support during close activities and related accounting workflows.• Oversee core accounting operations to help ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and dependable internal controls.• Review financial records, supporting schedules, and documentation to confirm completeness, consistency, and compliance with established standards.• Coordinate the collection, organization, and maintenance of key accounting documents to support reporting, audit readiness, and record retention needs.• Perform and support document scanning, filing, and compilation activities to keep financial information accessible and properly structured.• Partner with stakeholders across the finance function to resolve reporting issues, clarify accounting treatment, and improve day-to-day execution.• Assist with month-end close priorities by monitoring deliverables, identifying gaps, and recommending practical solutions to maintain deadlines.

• Proven experience serving in a Controller or senior-level accounting leadership capacity. • Strong background in month-end close, financial oversight, and accounting process management. • Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and support developing accounting leaders. • Experience handling document control, document organization, and records management within a finance or accounting environment. • Proficiency in scanning, compiling, and maintaining financial documentation with a high level of accuracy. • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail when reviewing accounting data and supporting materials. • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a contract-based leadership assignment.

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Lillington, NC
onsite
Temporary / Contract
57 - 60 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to support financial leadership and strengthen accounting operations for a long-term part-time contract opportunity in Lillington, North Carolina. This is an on-site position and is anticipated to average 10-20 hours per month, mostly at month-end. This role will provide high-level guidance to the accounting function while coaching a recently promoted accounting manager during a key reporting period and throughout elements of the month-end close. The ideal candidate brings strong oversight capabilities, a hands-on approach to process execution, and the ability to organize critical financial documentation with accuracy and efficiency. Responsibilities:• Guide and mentor the accounting manager by offering practical leadership support during close activities and related accounting workflows.• Oversee core accounting operations to help ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and dependable internal controls.• Review financial records, supporting schedules, and documentation to confirm completeness, consistency, and compliance with established standards.• Coordinate the collection, organization, and maintenance of key accounting documents to support reporting, audit readiness, and record retention needs.• Perform and support document scanning, filing, and compilation activities to keep financial information accessible and properly structured.• Partner with stakeholders across the finance function to resolve reporting issues, clarify accounting treatment, and improve day-to-day execution.• Assist with month-end close priorities by monitoring deliverables, identifying gaps, and recommending practical solutions to maintain deadlines.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

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