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8 results for Assistant Controller in Columbia, SC

PLANT CONTROLLER - RELO PROVIDED
  • Greenwood, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Outstanding opportunity to join this growing company that is looking for top talent. Hybrid schedule, very nice bonus with LTIP potential, and chance to really make an impact here. Yes, one of the few opportunities where our client will consider relocation assistance for the right rockstar candidate! For immediate and confidential consideration on this or one of the many other positions I'm working, please contact Chris Fallow directly at [email protected] or through LinkedIn.  </p>
  • 2026-08-13T12:28:40Z
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
  • Greenwood, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Nice chance to join this well-established Greenwood-area company that is looking for someone to grow and help them with process improvements. Nice annual bonus, great opportunity to get some exposure to many areas, and hybrid work schedule is possible. For immediate and confidential consideration on this or one of the many other positions I'm working, please contact Chris Fallow directly at [email protected] or through LinkedIn.  </p>
  • 2026-08-18T14:04:59Z
Director of Accounting
  • Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is looking for an experienced accounting leader to guide financial operations and help shape the long-term fiscal direction of the organization. This role blends strategic planning with active oversight of day-to-day accounting, reporting, compliance, and grant-related finance activities. The Director of Accounting will work closely with executive leadership to deliver sound financial insight, strengthen controls, and support sustainable growth across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the organization’s accounting function, including ledger maintenance, payables, receivables, payroll coordination, and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Lead the annual budgeting cycle and develop multi-year forecasts that support operational priorities and future growth plans.</p><p>• Prepare and present recurring financial reports for leadership, offering analysis that supports planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee the annual audit and ensure financial records, documentation, and reporting practices remain accurate, timely, and audit-ready.</p><p>• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and reserve oversight to maintain liquidity and support responsible financial stewardship.</p><p>• Provide leadership for grant budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with funding requirements.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to improve consistency, accountability, and scalability.</p><p>• Supervise and develop finance staff, providing direction, coaching, and quality oversight for daily operations.</p><p>• Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to financial systems, workflows, and related administrative support activities as organizational needs evolve.</p>
  • 2026-08-03T14:18:47Z
Director of Debt Management
  • Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Lead a high-performing team responsible for managing the State's debt portfolio and overseeing complex financing initiatives. This leadership role partners with executive leadership, financial advisors, bond counsel, underwriters, and state agencies to execute bond issuances, oversee debt programs, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate has strong debt management experience, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the issuance and administration of general obligation and revenue bonds.</li><li>Manage debt programs, including master lease financing and revolving loan programs.</li><li>Oversee debt operations, financial reporting, audits, legislative reviews, and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys, financial advisors, underwriters, trustees, and state agencies on financing initiatives.</li><li>Develop and improve policies, procedures, documentation, business continuity plans, and cross-training efforts.</li><li>Conduct financial research, analyze legislation, and present recommendations to executive leadership.</li><li>Supervise and develop a team while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-23T19:04:08Z
Tax Manager - Public
  • Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Tax Senior/Manager to lead client tax engagements in Columbia, South Carolina. This position plays a central role in overseeing return preparation and review, guiding staff development, and delivering responsive service to a diverse client base. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to keep multiple projects moving efficiently in a public accounting environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Lead tax engagements from initial planning through final delivery, ensuring quality, timeliness, and compliance throughout the process.</p><p>• Examine and approve a broad range of federal, state, and local tax filings for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and nonprofit entities.</p><p>• Investigate complex tax matters and provide practical recommendations related to reporting obligations, risk areas, and planning opportunities.</p><p>• Stay current on changes in tax legislation and translate those developments into clear guidance for clients and internal team members.</p><p>• Coach, support, and assess tax professionals to strengthen technical capability, performance, and career growth.</p><p>• Evaluate workpapers and related documentation to confirm accuracy, completeness, and alignment with firm expectations.</p><p>• Organize staffing priorities and manage competing deadlines effectively, particularly during high-volume filing periods.</p><p>• Assist clients with notices, examinations, appeals, and other communications involving tax authorities.</p><p>• Contribute to client retention and growth by identifying additional service needs and helping cultivate new business opportunities.</p>
  • 2026-08-11T21:08:38Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Newberry, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee the full accounting function for a nonprofit, quasi-governmental organization in Newberry, South Carolina. This role is ideal for a hands-on individual with strong attention to detail who can independently manage day-to-day financial operations while maintaining accuracy across payroll, grant-related accounting, and month-end reporting. The position requires strong judgment, careful attention to detail, and the ability to support audit readiness in a single-person accounting environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the organization’s complete accounting operations independently, ensuring timely and accurate financial processing and reporting.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and complete month-end close activities with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts to support reliable financial records and reporting integrity.<br>• Process payroll through Paychex and verify that payroll data is handled correctly and in compliance with internal requirements.<br>• Monitor grant-funded financial activity, track expenditures, and help maintain proper documentation for restricted funds.<br>• Produce financial reports and supporting schedules to assist leadership with oversight and decision-making.<br>• Coordinate audit preparation by organizing records, responding to requests, and supporting the annual financial statement audit process.<br>• Use QuickBooks Desktop for daily accounting tasks and contribute to planning or support activities related to a potential move to QuickBooks Enterprise.
  • 2026-08-18T22:04:56Z
Small Business Accounting Manager
  • Lexington, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to oversee financial operations and human resources functions for an established business in Lexington, South Carolina. This position plays a central role in keeping accounting processes accurate, organized, and compliant while also contributing to payroll, benefits administration, and employee onboarding. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Direct daily accounting activities across payables, receivables, and general transaction processing to ensure timely and accurate financial management.</p><p>• Review and post financial entries, maintaining complete and reliable records for routine business activity.</p><p>• Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts and company credit cards, resolving discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Produce financial statements and internal reports that support leadership visibility into business performance.</p><p>• Lead monthly and annual close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and documentation is properly maintained.</p><p>• Administer payroll and coordinate required tax filings with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.</p><p>• Track inventory values and maintain organized records to support operational and financial reporting.</p><p>• Monitor adherence to accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and retirement plan compliance obligations, including 401(k) reporting and testing.</p><p>• Support human resources administration by coordinating employee onboarding, employee insurance matters, and workers’ compensation activities.</p><p>• Provide general administrative assistance as needed to help maintain efficient office operations.</p>
  • 2026-08-03T20:04:21Z
Tax Manager or Sr. Manager - Partner Track!
  • Clinton, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager - Public to join a growing accounting team in Clinton, South Carolina. This role will oversee a broad range of tax matters for business clients, with a focus on corporate compliance, income tax reporting, and sales tax obligations. The ideal candidate brings strong public accounting experience, sound technical judgment, and the ability to guide engagements from planning through final review.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation, review, and timely filing of corporate tax returns for a variety of client entities.<br>• Manage annual income tax provision work, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with applicable reporting standards.<br>• Oversee sales tax compliance activities, including return review, issue resolution, and support for multi-jurisdiction requirements.<br>• Provide technical guidance on income tax return matters and identify opportunities to improve tax reporting processes.<br>• Supervise tax engagements from initial planning through final delivery while maintaining quality, deadlines, and client service expectations.<br>• Review work prepared by staff, offer constructive feedback, and support the development of less experienced team members.<br>• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to gather financial information, address tax questions, and communicate filing requirements clearly.
  • 2026-08-14T22:54:03Z