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12 results for Controller in Hickory, NC

Controller
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 140000.00 - 185000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented and strategic Controller to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is essential to overseeing the financial operations of our manufacturing company, ensuring compliance with regulations and optimizing processes for efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of accounting principles, working closely with executive leadership to support the company’s financial goals and growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage the accounting department, overseeing functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial statement preparation.<br>• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish and implement financial strategies aligned with company objectives.<br>• Conduct monthly analyses of balance sheet accounts and provide insights on budget variances.<br>• Review and approve accounts payable and credit arrangements, ensuring compliance with company policies.<br>• Prepare detailed reports on cash flow, accounts payable discounts, and capitalization metrics on a regular basis.<br>• Monitor and address delinquent accounts while coordinating with branch controllers to resolve issues.<br>• File quarterly returns to secure federal fuel credits and oversee journal entries for accuracy.<br>• Perform internal audits of branch operations and provide actionable recommendations to improve processes.<br>• Facilitate quarterly meetings with controllers and provide training to branch accounting staff.<br>• Liaise with banking representatives to manage sweep accounts and renew credit lines efficiently.
  • 2026-01-21T15:43:40Z
Assistant Controller
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • - USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical accounting skills who can work independently while contributing to a collaborative environment. If you have a background in managing financial processes for multiple entities and are eager to take on both strategic and hands-on responsibilities, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and assist with month-end processes, including bank reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.<br>• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.<br>• Manage audits, including year-end and mid-term reviews, supporting the team and external auditors.<br>• Collaborate with the property management and acquisitions teams, providing financial insights and operational support.<br>• Set up financial systems for newly acquired properties, ensuring seamless integration into existing processes.<br>• Act as a strategic partner to leadership by taking on key responsibilities and providing technical support.<br>• Review and improve financial processes and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.<br>• Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced team members, fostering a strong team dynamic.<br>• Maintain a detailed understanding of financial data across multiple entities to ensure smooth operations.
  • 2026-01-15T13:54:37Z
Controller
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • - USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Controller. This position calls for an experienced financial leader with strong technical expertise and a commitment to operational excellence. The ideal candidate will oversee core financial functions, strengthen internal controls, and support organizational planning through accurate reporting and strategic insight.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with organizational leadership to enhance financial operations and support key business initiatives.</li><li>Design, implement, and maintain financial systems and internal controls that ensure compliance and promote efficiency.</li><li>Develop and enforce financial policies and procedures aligned with organizational goals.</li><li>Produce timely and accurate financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to support informed decision-making.</li><li>Manage relationships with external financial partners and service providers.</li><li>Oversee payroll administration, benefits processes, and related employee financial programs.</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting cycle and provide regular financial updates to governing bodies or executive stakeholders.</li><li>Support team development by training and mentoring new staff members.</li><li>Stay current on financial trends, regulatory updates, and best practices through ongoing professional development.</li><li>Perform daily accounting activities, including reconciliations, reporting, and transaction processing.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-15T14:03:59Z
Controller
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • - USD / Yearly
  • <p>A real estate and hospitality organization in the Charlotte region is seeking a Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and providing leadership across property‑level and corporate accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in real estate financials, strong technical accounting skills, and the ability to partner closely with operations and leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the accounting function, including general ledger management, month‑end close, and preparation of financial statements.</li><li>Oversee property‑level accounting, including reconciliations, tenant billing, lease accounting, and revenue recognition.</li><li>Manage cash flow forecasting, capital expenditure tracking, and project‑level financial reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and industry‑specific accounting requirements.</li><li>Review and analyze financial results, providing insights and recommendations to leadership.</li><li>Coordinate annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes across properties and corporate operations.</li><li>Partner with asset management, development, and operations teams to support financial decision‑making.</li><li>Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.</li><li>Implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality.</li><li>Supervise and mentor accounting staff of 6+ individuals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</li></ul>
  • 2026-01-23T15:29:40Z
Controller
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • - USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is working on an important Controller opening for a client of ours that has a focus on cost and overseeing the financial operations related to their projects. This position calls for strong analytical capabilities, sound financial judgment, and the ability to work effectively across teams. The selected candidate will help strengthen financial performance, enhance planning accuracy, and support leadership with meaningful insights.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee cost activity and spending across key operational areas to ensure financial discipline.</li><li>Prepare detailed cost analyses, forecasts, and variance reporting to monitor performance trends.</li><li>Collaborate with internal partners to promote efficient purchasing practices and optimize resource utilization.</li><li>Maintain and improve tools, processes, and dashboards used to track and report cost information.</li><li>Support the development of annual budgets and ongoing financial plans for major organizational initiatives.</li><li>Review financial data to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and recommend process enhancements.</li><li>Uphold adherence to internal financial controls and applicable regulatory requirements.</li><li>Provide accurate cost information during monthly and annual close cycles.</li><li>Present financial insights and recommendations that help guide strategic and operational decisions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-15T13:58:39Z
Controller
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • - USD / Hourly
  • <p>Senior Consolidations & Corporate Accounting Consultant - Contract hybrid Charlotte</p><p><br></p><p>Primary Responsibilities</p><p>• Support the consolidations process by partnering with Corporate Accounting and international teams to identify intercompany activity and implement processes that ensure accurate reporting and eliminations.</p><p>• Perform detailed review and analysis across major accounting areas, including revenue, cost of sales, licensing, accounts receivable and reserves, inventory and related provisions, and affiliate accounting.</p><p>• Oversee timely completion, review, and documentation of monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and proper ledger maintenance.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross‑functional departments—including FP& A, Tax, and others—on monthly and quarterly reporting for executive leadership.</p><p>• Support the Corporate Accounting team throughout the external audit process.</p><p>• Ensure the accounting team is properly staffed, trained, and aligned to meet daily operational needs as well as monthly and quarterly reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Develop, implement, and maintain internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.</p><p>• Lead process improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls of the financial close and reporting cycle.</p><p>• Partner with senior leadership on special projects requiring detailed financial analysis.</p><p>• Mentor, coach, and support the growth of both direct and indirect team members.</p><p>• Perform additional ad hoc projects as assigned.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-21T17:54:04Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, you will bring your accounting expertise to oversee and optimize financial operations for multiple entities within our organization. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with the Controller and contribute to key processes such as budgeting, audits, and financial reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and review the general ledger system to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit card entries across multiple entities.<br>• Prepare and record journal entries during month-end and year-end closings.<br>• Monitor and reconcile intercompany accounts, ensuring proper tracking of "Due to/Due from" balances.<br>• Support annual financial audits by compiling and providing necessary documentation to external auditors.<br>• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of Form 990s and other required governmental filings.<br>• Handle business insurance matters, including renewals and audits, in coordination with the Controller.<br>• Assist in developing annual budgets and preparing board presentations for multiple entities.<br>• Track and report monthly budget performance, providing insights to non-financial team members.<br>• Collaborate with the Controller on payroll and human resource-related tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • 2026-01-21T15:43:40Z
Staff Accountant
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our financial services team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role will focus on managing day-to-day accounting tasks, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting operational improvements. You will collaborate closely with the Controller to maintain compliance and enhance processes, contributing to the success of the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare journal entries, manage prepaids and fixed assets, and reconcile accounts to ensure accurate monthly close processes.<br>• Generate monthly profit and loss statements and balance sheets, providing variance analysis and maintaining detailed supporting schedules.<br>• Oversee accounts payable functions including vendor setup, invoice coding, approvals, and payment processing.<br>• Review employee expense reports for compliance with company policies, addressing discrepancies and exceptions.<br>• Track intercompany billable items and post related transactions to maintain accurate records.<br>• Perform cash reconciliations and record management fee revenue, operating income, and benefits-related entries.<br>• Assist in improving workflows and documentation to streamline accounting processes and ensure consistency.<br>• Maintain a clean and organized general ledger to support financial operations and reporting accuracy.<br>• Collaborate with the team to develop efficient systems and procedures for accounting tasks.
  • 2026-01-15T19:44:04Z
Director of Accounting
  • Newton, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to oversee the wholesale accounting functions for a dynamic furniture manufacturing business in Newton, North Carolina. This role will manage accounting operations for domestic manufacturing plants and imported product lines, with total sales of approximately $225 million. The Director of Accounting will collaborate closely with plant controllers, operations teams, and corporate management to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective cost analysis.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the accounting operations for multiple manufacturing plants and imported product lines, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.<br>• Develop and maintain standard costs for pricing products by analyzing material and manufacturing expenses.<br>• Monitor production efficiencies and variances, proposing and supporting process improvement initiatives.<br>• Prepare detailed monthly financial statements, including variance analyses, for review by operations and corporate leadership.<br>• Collaborate with engineering and purchasing teams to accurately cost new products and review existing product costs.<br>• Conduct financial data analysis to identify key business drivers and support informed decision-making.<br>• Manage annual budgets and forecasts for manufacturing locations and cost centers.<br>• Oversee inventory control processes, including cycle counts and audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Perform gross margin analysis to ensure inventories are accurately valued and meet compliance requirements.<br>• Ensure robust financial controls and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance across all accounting operations.
  • 2026-01-12T19:38:46Z
Accounting Manager
  • Huntersville, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • - USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee critical financial operations and reporting for our organization. Based in Huntersville, North Carolina, this is a long-term contract position that requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a strong background in accounting, financial analysis, and compliance. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and efficient processes while supporting strategic budgetary planning.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in reporting.<br>• Oversee general ledger maintenance and ensure all entries comply with accounting standards.<br>• Conduct thorough account reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.<br>• Prepare and review financial statements to support audits and compliance requirements.<br>• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.<br>• Streamline financial processes to enhance efficiency and reliability.<br>• Create detailed cash flow analyses to support financial planning.<br>• Provide insights and recommendations to improve reporting and operational performance.<br>• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal policies.<br>• Support the implementation of best practices within the accounting team.
  • 2026-01-19T15:08:38Z
Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>This role leads a high-performing Accounts Payable (AP) function within a dynamic, fast-paced organization. The AP Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations, driving process improvements, ensuring strong internal controls, and supporting cross-functional partners. This position is ideal for a hands‑on leader who excels in operational excellence, team development, and continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Accounts Payable Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with approval and documentation requirements.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop AP and vendor setup teams, with a strong focus on vendor validation and fraud-risk mitigation.</li><li>Review and approve payment runs, ensuring proper coding, policy compliance, and alignment with internal controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Close & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Support month-end close, including AP accruals, reconciliations, and preparation of key financial metrics and reporting.</li><li>Manage AP inputs for weekly cash forecasting and support escheatment-related activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Expense & Card Program Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Manage corporate expense and payment card programs (T& E, virtual cards, purchasing cards, etc.), including monthly reconciliations and required uploads.</li><li>Oversee annual 1099 processing using third‑party software.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance & Process Excellence</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure adherence to corporate policies, internal controls, and federal and state regulatory requirements.</li><li>Maintain and update AP standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation.</li><li>Support internal audit activities and partner with compliance teams as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Cross-Functional Partnership</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, HR, and other departments to resolve issues, streamline payment processes, and support working capital initiatives.</li><li>Foster strong internal and external stakeholder relationships and promote a customer-focused service model within AP operations.</li></ul><p><strong>Transformation & Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Lead AP transformation initiatives with a focus on automation, digitization, system optimization, and scalability.</li><li>Evaluate existing processes and implement enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-23T21:38:56Z
FP&A Manager
  • Huntersville, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 125000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced FP& A Manager to play a pivotal role in driving financial insights and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization. This position will involve analyzing complex financial data, managing budgets, and collaborating with functional leaders to ensure alignment with revenue and profitability objectives. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where their contributions directly impact business outcomes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly financial reporting process, delivering accurate and timely insights to organizational leadership.<br>• Review functional-level financial results, meeting with global leaders to provide data-driven recommendations and ensure spending aligns with forecasts.<br>• Take ownership of operating expense tracking and analysis, including variance assessments and budgeting/forecasting processes.<br>• Manage headcount reporting and analysis, monitoring actuals versus budget and providing detailed variance commentary.<br>• Oversee the capital expenditures process, including forecasting, reporting, and tracking investments.<br>• Monitor one-time expenses, comparing actuals to budget and presenting detailed explanations of variances.<br>• Partner with stakeholders to gather inputs and support forecasts and budget cycles.<br>• Collaborate with the FP& A team to develop and refine monthly and quarterly management reports, contributing to strategic reviews.<br>• Build strong relationships with business partners to support decision-making and drive results through financial analysis.<br>• Work cross-functionally to provide financial insights and assist in implementing key initiatives that support organizational goals.
  • 2026-01-12T20:28:40Z