We are looking for a Controller to lead core accounting activities and provide dependable financial insight for our Wilmington based client. This position will oversee financial reporting, support planning efforts, and help strengthen the company’s control environment through accurate, timely accounting practices. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience in both daily accounting operations and higher-level financial analysis, with added value from exposure to project-based or property-related accounting environments. Responsibilities:• Direct daily accounting functions across the general ledger, payables, receivables, cash activity, reconciliations, and supporting journal entries.• Produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and ensure reporting deadlines are consistently met.• Lead period-end close activities, coordinating the month-end and year-end process to maintain complete and reliable records.• Establish, refine, and enforce accounting procedures and internal controls to support accuracy, consistency, and compliance.• Track liquidity needs and contribute financial input to budgeting, forecasting, and broader planning initiatives.• Complete account reconciliations, review financial fluctuations, and investigate variances to support sound decision-making.• Partner with outside auditors, tax professionals, and other financial service providers by preparing schedules and responding to requests.• Maintain adherence to applicable accounting guidance and regulatory obligations across financial operations.• Support project-based accounting needs, including job cost monitoring and related financial tracking where required.• Recommend and implement process improvements that strengthen reporting quality and increase operational efficiency. For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. • At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a Controller or Assistant Controller capacity. • Strong background in hands-on accounting within a small to mid-sized business setting. • Demonstrated knowledge of financial statement preparation, annual close activities, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. • Experience with Sage software is preferred. • Familiarity with job cost accounting is preferred. • Industry experience in real estate, property management, construction, or a related environment is highly valued. • Advanced Excel skills, strong analytical ability, and the organization needed to work effectively with limited oversight.

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Wilmington, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Controller to lead core accounting activities and provide dependable financial insight for our Wilmington based client. This position will oversee financial reporting, support planning efforts, and help strengthen the company’s control environment through accurate, timely accounting practices. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience in both daily accounting operations and higher-level financial analysis, with added value from exposure to project-based or property-related accounting environments. Responsibilities:• Direct daily accounting functions across the general ledger, payables, receivables, cash activity, reconciliations, and supporting journal entries.• Produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and ensure reporting deadlines are consistently met.• Lead period-end close activities, coordinating the month-end and year-end process to maintain complete and reliable records.• Establish, refine, and enforce accounting procedures and internal controls to support accuracy, consistency, and compliance.• Track liquidity needs and contribute financial input to budgeting, forecasting, and broader planning initiatives.• Complete account reconciliations, review financial fluctuations, and investigate variances to support sound decision-making.• Partner with outside auditors, tax professionals, and other financial service providers by preparing schedules and responding to requests.• Maintain adherence to applicable accounting guidance and regulatory obligations across financial operations.• Support project-based accounting needs, including job cost monitoring and related financial tracking where required.• Recommend and implement process improvements that strengthen reporting quality and increase operational efficiency. For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

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