17 Results for Controller Jobs in Hickory, NC

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Controller

Statesville, NC
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Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the day-to-day accounting and financial operations for a growing organization in the racing and motorsports sector based in North Carolina. This role is ideal for a hands-on finance specialist who can manage core accounting activities while strengthening budgeting, forecasting, and cash planning processes. The Controller will work closely with leadership and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting and supporting operational decision-making. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily accounting functions, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and financial records remain current and reliable. • Direct the monthly close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of timely financial statements for leadership review. • Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll activities to support smooth and efficient financial operations. • Build and refine budgeting and forecasting practices to provide clearer visibility into financial performance and future planning. • Monitor cash flow and treasury activity, helping the business maintain strong liquidity and informed spending decisions. • Administer purchasing and inventory-related financial controls, including oversight of purchase order activity and stock reporting accuracy. • Partner closely with leadership to provide financial insight, highlight risks, and support strategic and operational decisions. • Maintain and improve accounting workflows within QuickBooks and related processes to support efficiency and reporting accuracy.
2026-10-15T18:23:44Z

Controller

Charlotte, NC
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Permanent / Full Time
160000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations and provide steady leadership to a growing finance team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is suited for someone who combines deep accounting knowledge with the ability to coach staff, strengthen processes, and maintain high standards across daily and periodic financial activities. The ideal candidate will bring sound judgment, strong analytical ability, and a hands-on approach to financial oversight and team development. Responsibilities: • Direct the daily work of the accounting function while guiding team members through coaching, feedback, and skill development. • Oversee the monthly and quarterly close cycles to ensure financial results are accurate, timely, and well supported. • Review general ledger activity and key account reconciliations to maintain the integrity of financial records. • Prepare and analyze financial statements and related reports for leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and areas requiring attention. • Monitor banking activity and reconciliation processes to confirm completeness and resolve discrepancies efficiently. • Establish and refine accounting procedures that improve consistency, strengthen controls, and support operational accuracy. • Serve as the lead resource for technical accounting matters and provide direction on proper treatment of transactions. • Use Excel and other reporting tools to evaluate data, improve visibility into results, and support informed decision-making.
2026-10-27T12:08:41Z

Controller

Conover, NC
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Permanent / Full Time
135000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a hands-on Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations for a manufacturing business in North Carolina. This role is well suited for a finance specialist who combines strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to guide a small team and support operational decision-making. The position will play a central role in financial reporting, cost analysis, cash management, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Lead the monthly close process and produce timely financial statements, including profit and loss reporting, balance sheets, and supporting account schedules. • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by completing account reconciliations, reviewing banking activity, and strengthening internal accounting controls. • Manage manufacturing-related accounting activities such as inventory valuation, standard cost review, freight analysis, cost of goods sold reporting, and margin performance evaluation. • Track liquidity needs by overseeing cash activity, preparing forecasts, and monitoring payables, receivables, aging trends, and collection efforts. • Partner with insurance brokers to administer medical, trade credit, and general liability coverage, including renewals, documentation, claims coordination, and compliance reporting. • Evaluate customer credit risk by monitoring exposure levels, maintaining approved coverage limits, and ensuring required notifications are handled appropriately. • Work closely with external accounting partners on year-end procedures, financial statement support, tax preparation assistance, and other technical accounting matters. • Supervise and develop a small accounting staff by providing direction, coaching, and day-to-day oversight for team members supporting payables and collections. • Present financial results to leadership, research variances, and recommend practical actions to address issues and improve performance.
2026-11-04T14:48:40Z

Controller

Mooresville, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee the full accounting and finance function for a growing medical manufacturing organization in Mooresville, North Carolina. This on-site leadership role is responsible for driving accurate financial reporting, strengthening operational controls, and providing insight that supports business planning and executive decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep accounting expertise, a strong background in manufacturing finance, and the ability to lead and develop a high-performing team. Responsibilities: • Direct day-to-day financial operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budgeting, general accounting, tax activities, and audit coordination. • Produce accurate monthly and annual financial statements on schedule, ensuring reporting integrity and consistency with applicable accounting standards. • Establish, refine, and monitor internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial workflows to support accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. • Work closely with senior leadership to provide financial analysis, planning support, and recommendations that inform strategic decisions. • Guide, coach, and develop finance staff while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team. • Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, financial policies, and industry expectations relevant to the organization’s operations. • Support month-end and year-end close processes, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables. • Manage manufacturing and cost accounting activities to improve visibility into operational performance, product costs, and financial results.
2026-11-04T14:53:44Z

Hybrid Plant Controller

Rutherfordton, NC
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Permanent / Full Time
110000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
We’re seeking an experienced Plant Controller to play a key leadership role in a growing manufacturing operation in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on plant performance by driving cost efficiencies, strengthening financial processes, and partnering with operations leadership to support strategic business decisions. Candidates open to relocation are encouraged to apply, and relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Lead plant accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with company policies.</li><li>Oversee the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.</li><li>Drive manufacturing cost analysis across materials, labor, and overhead to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Maintain and enhance standard costing processes to support inventory valuation, margin analysis, and profitability.</li><li>Partner with production and operations leaders to analyze variances, identify cost drivers, and improve plant performance.</li><li>Develop financial reports and insights that support operational efficiency, spending control, and business decisions.</li><li>Lead budgeting and forecasting activities in alignment with plant objectives.</li><li>Leverage ERP systems and reporting tools to improve financial visibility, data accuracy, and process efficiency.</li></ul>Why Consider This Opportunity?<ul><li>High-impact role with direct influence on plant financial performance.</li><li>Opportunity to collaborate with operations and leadership on cost improvement initiatives.</li><li>Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates looking to make a move to Rutherfordton, NC or a nearby location.</li></ul>
2026-10-28T15:38:44Z

Project Controller

Charlotte, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
140000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Project Controller to support the financial performance and governance of complex projects in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role partners closely with project leaders and finance stakeholders to maintain accurate cost tracking, strengthen forecasting, and provide clear insight into project results. The ideal candidate brings strong project accounting expertise, sound commercial judgment, and hands-on experience working with CMiC in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee project financial activities from initiation through closeout, ensuring budgets, commitments, billings, and cost records remain accurate and current. • Prepare regular financial reports and performance analyses that highlight project status, cost trends, risks, and forecasted outcomes for leadership review. • Collaborate with project managers and operational teams to develop budgets, monitor spending, and address financial variances before they impact delivery. • Maintain and reconcile project accounting data within CMiC, supporting reliable reporting and consistent financial controls across assignments. • Review contracts, change activity, and invoicing details to confirm alignment with project terms and revenue recognition requirements. • Support month-end and year-end close processes related to project portfolios, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial documentation. • Identify process improvement opportunities within project controls and accounting workflows, including updates tied to system or reporting changes when applicable. • Ensure compliance with internal policies, client requirements, and audit standards by keeping complete and organized project financial records.
2026-10-19T22:54:04Z

Business Analytics/Data Analyst

Belmont, NC
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Temporary / Contract
31.66 - 36.66 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Business Analytics/Data Analyst to support a contract financial data review initiative for a higher education organization in North Carolina. This 3-month assignment is suited for a hands-on accounting and analytics specialist who can investigate reporting inconsistencies, validate financial data, and strengthen trust in management reporting. The role will work closely with finance leadership to examine complex records, resolve discrepancies, and deliver clear, fact-based insights that improve reporting accuracy. Responsibilities: • Examine financial and operational information across Financial Edge and Colleague to uncover inconsistencies and support accurate reporting. • Complete detailed reconciliations involving balance sheet accounts, subsidiary records, general ledger activity, and transaction-level data. • Investigate historical accounting entries to confirm balances, explain variances, and resolve outstanding issues. • Review payroll distributions and expense coding to verify that costs are assigned appropriately across departments and functions. • Assist with month-end accounting tasks by preparing journal entries, analyzing accruals, and supporting close-related reviews. • Evaluate the effectiveness of current reporting structures and identify areas where corrections or refinements are needed. • Create concise documentation of findings, reconciliation methods, and recommended process improvements for finance stakeholders. • Partner with accounting and finance leadership to provide practical recommendations that increase confidence in financial data integrity. • Use advanced Excel and related reporting tools to analyze large data sets and produce ad hoc financial reporting as needed.
2026-10-30T19:23:44Z

Sr Accountant

Charlotte, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role works closely with finance leadership to support accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and maintain dependable accounting operations. The position also partners with operational teams to oversee inventory-related accounting, contribute to reporting and compliance activities, and help improve the efficiency of core accounting processes. Responsibilities: • Lead assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to support timely and accurate financial results. • Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for the general ledger. • Manage key balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items to preserve account accuracy. • Analyze financial performance, explain material fluctuations, and assist with management reports, forecasts, and budget-related reporting. • Collaborate with operations and inventory partners to monitor inventory accounting, review variances, and support physical counts and reserve analysis. • Coordinate external audit requests, assemble required schedules, and assist with compliance reviews and remediation efforts. • Support tax and regulatory reporting, including sales and use tax activities, government filings, business licenses, and property tax requirements. • Provide guidance to accounting staff, review completed work, and contribute to training, process improvements, automation efforts, and special projects. • Act as a backup resource to the Controller for daily accounting oversight and related operational support.
2026-10-12T20:05:01Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Hickory, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for the organization in Hickory, North Carolina. This role oversees the monthly close cycle, maintains the integrity of the general ledger, and supports audit readiness through strong controls and documentation. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on leadership style, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to improve processes while guiding day-to-day financial activities. Responsibilities: • Direct the month-end close process to ensure deadlines are met and financial results are recorded accurately. • Oversee general ledger activity, reviewing transactions and supporting schedules for completeness and compliance. • Prepare and approve journal entries, ensuring proper classification and supporting documentation. • Reconcile balance sheet and key income statement accounts, investigating and resolving variances promptly. • Coordinate audit preparation efforts by organizing records, responding to auditor requests, and supporting financial statement reviews. • Supervise daily accounting operations and provide guidance to staff on best practices and reporting standards. • Monitor internal controls and recommend improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. • Analyze financial data and deliver clear reporting insights to support management decision-making.
2026-10-29T16:43:44Z

Accounts Payable Manager

Charlotte, NC
onsite
Temporary to Hire
55.00 - 60.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function for a contract opportunity with permanent potential in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is ideal for someone who can bring structure to a developing environment, strengthen day-to-day execution, and build a culture of accountability across the team. The successful candidate will evaluate current practices, introduce consistent procedures, and guide process improvements that support accuracy, efficiency, and strong internal controls. Responsibilities: • Lead the daily operations of the accounts payable team and set clear expectations for performance, accuracy, and timeliness. • Review existing AP workflows, identify operational gaps, and implement standardized procedures that improve consistency across the department. • Create and maintain clear process documentation and standard operating procedures to support training, compliance, and sustainable execution. • Strengthen internal controls by evaluating approval practices, payment processes, and reconciliation methods to reduce risk and improve oversight. • Coach, develop, and support team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Oversee invoice coding, payment processing, check runs, and ACH activity to ensure transactions are completed accurately and on schedule. • Partner with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve escalations, improve communication, and align AP operations with business needs. • Recommend and support workflow automation opportunities and system-based enhancements, including work within Sage 300 when applicable.
2026-10-27T14:04:32Z

Sr Manager, Financial Reporting

Charlotte, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
125000.00 - 155000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced financial reporting leader to join a banking organization in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role will guide regulatory and external reporting activities, strengthen reporting controls, and partner across finance and business teams to support accurate, timely disclosures. The position also offers the opportunity to lead a team while advising on complex accounting and reporting matters tied to new initiatives and transactions. Responsibilities: • Lead the preparation, review, and submission of recurring external and regulatory reports, ensuring filings are completed accurately and delivered on schedule. • Direct the completion of bank holding company reporting requirements, including capital-related submissions and other required regulatory schedules, while maintaining consistency across disclosures. • Evaluate monthly and quarterly reporting packages used for internal management and external purposes, and support special analyses related to technical reporting questions and industry comparisons. • Approve selected accounting entries after verifying supporting documentation, accuracy, and adherence to internal policies and control standards. • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders on enterprise initiatives, product introductions, and complex transactions to determine reporting implications and establish appropriate accounting treatment. • Develop, enhance, and oversee internal controls related to financial and regulatory reporting, and coordinate with audit teams to support efficient review cycles. • Provide leadership, guidance, and prioritization for reporting staff, including reviewing workpapers and managing deadlines across the team. • Communicate reporting issues, compliance considerations, and key conclusions clearly to leadership and business partners.
2026-11-04T14:18:39Z

Cost/ Inv Accounting Manager

Concord, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to lead core cost and inventory accounting activities for a manufacturing environment in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate product costing, strengthening inventory controls, and delivering financial analysis that supports operational and business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in standard costing, manufacturing finance, and cost analysis, along with the ability to partner effectively across accounting and operations. Responsibilities:• Direct cost and inventory accounting processes to maintain accurate financial reporting and reliable valuation of materials, work in process, and finished goods.• Oversee standard cost development and ongoing maintenance, including reviews of labor, material, and overhead assumptions to reflect operational performance.• Analyze production costs, inventory movements, and manufacturing variances, then communicate findings and recommendations to leadership.• Partner with plant and operations teams to improve inventory accuracy, strengthen controls, and support efficient month-end and year-end close activities.• Prepare and review account reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting related to inventory, reserves, and cost of goods sold.• Monitor costing data and manufacturing trends to identify risks, savings opportunities, and areas for process improvement.• Support audits by providing documentation, explaining accounting treatment, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.• Contribute to finance-related process updates or system-related changes affecting cost and inventory accounting when need
2026-10-19T22:48:42Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Charlotte, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, guiding the month-end close process, and supporting reliable financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, a hands-on approach to reconciliations and journal entries, and the ability to collaborate effectively during audit activities. Responsibilities: • Direct monthly closing activities to ensure deadlines are met and financial data is complete and accurate. • Oversee general ledger maintenance, including review of account activity and resolution of discrepancies. • Prepare and approve journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and accounting rationale. • Perform and supervise account reconciliations to confirm balances are properly stated. • Support the preparation of financial reports and help ensure consistency with accounting standards and internal policies. • Partner with auditors by organizing requested documentation, answering questions, and assisting through financial statement audit procedures. • Monitor accounting processes for accuracy, compliance, and opportunities to strengthen internal controls. • Provide day-to-day guidance to accounting staff and promote efficient execution of departmental priorities.
2026-10-19T22:40:50Z

Sr Director of FP&A

Charlotte, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
220000.00 - 265000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide enterprise financial planning and deliver insight that supports strategic decision-making across the organization. This position will play a central role in shaping budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans while partnering with senior leaders to improve business performance. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, this opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong analytical depth, executive presence, and expertise within the insurance industry. Responsibilities: • Direct company-wide planning cycles, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and longer-term financial outlooks, to support business priorities and growth objectives. • Advise executive leadership by turning financial results, market activity, and operational trends into clear recommendations for action. • Oversee the review and consolidation of financial performance, tracking outcomes against targets and highlighting key risks and opportunities. • Lead development of sophisticated financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate strategic initiatives, investments, and changing business conditions. • Partner with underwriting, operations, and other cross-functional leaders to provide financial guidance on major decisions and performance improvement efforts. • Establish and enhance reporting standards, governance practices, and planning frameworks that support accuracy, consistency, and compliance. • Build, coach, and develop a high-performing FP& A team while encouraging accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Support cash flow forecasting, month-end financial analysis, and management reporting to strengthen visibility into business performance. • Utilize planning and reporting tools, including Adaptive Planning and Workday Adaptive Planning, to improve forecasting quality and reporting effectiveness.
2026-10-14T18:18:46Z

Director of Finance

Charlotte, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
180000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a strategic finance leader to guide planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for the organization in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position works closely with executive and functional leaders to translate financial results into practical insights that support informed business decisions. The role combines long-range thinking with hands-on execution to strengthen reporting, improve visibility into performance, and support enterprise priorities. Responsibilities: • Direct the development of monthly forecasts, quarterly updates, annual budgets, and longer-term financial plans using well-supported assumptions tied to business goals. • Coordinate enterprise-wide planning activities by managing schedules, consolidating inputs, and promoting consistent standards across teams and financial models. • Prepare executive-level reporting packages for monthly business reviews and Board presentations, highlighting performance trends, key metrics, and meaningful variance explanations. • Produce financial analyses and presentation materials for investors, lenders, and other stakeholders while addressing follow-up questions with clear, data-driven support. • Collaborate with senior leaders and finance partners to assess business results, challenge assumptions, control spending, and reinforce accountability for financial outcomes. • Evaluate enterprise risks and opportunities by quantifying potential impacts on revenue, expenses, and operations, then communicating findings to leadership. • Analyze major business drivers such as profitability, headcount, cash flow, liquidity, capital usage, and productivity to improve resource allocation and performance management. • Support strategic initiatives through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case development, including assessments of new investments and expected returns. • Work closely with accounting teams to align forecasts with actual results, ensure consistent reporting treatment, and improve the connection between close and planning activities. • Enhance FP& A processes by standardizing templates, automating recurring reports, and reducing manual effort to improve forecast accuracy and reporting efficiency.
2026-10-22T17:48:46Z

Accounting Manager

Kannapolis, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting and accounting activities supporting inventory, distribution, and decoration operations in Kannapolis, North Carolina. This role acts as a key business partner to operations leadership, translating financial results into practical insight that supports performance and decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in inventory and cost accounting, a solid grasp of U.S. GAAP, and the ability to strengthen controls, reporting accuracy, and close processes in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Direct accounting oversight for U.S. inventory activities, including valuation, reconciliations, reserve assessments, and internal control execution. • Evaluate balance sheet accounts and income statement results to confirm accurate reporting, proper treatment, and compliance with U.S. GAAP standards. • Examine monthly and quarterly financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior-year results, and communicate the primary factors influencing variances. • Manage reviews related to slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory to ensure reserve levels are appropriate and well supported. • Collaborate with operational teams on cycle count programs, inventory adjustments, and initiatives that improve stock accuracy. • Assess standard costing results and manufacturing-related variances such as labor, overhead, scrap, utilization, and absorption to identify performance trends. • Partner with distribution and decoration leaders to provide financial guidance on cost efficiency, productivity, capacity planning, and operational results. • Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and other planning activities for operational areas tied to manufacturing and distribution. • Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including coordination with accounting teams and audit stakeholders, while helping enhance reporting processes and controls.
2026-10-19T20:53:44Z

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Salisbury, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
140000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to help guide financial strategy and performance visibility for the organization in Salisbury, North Carolina. This role will shape planning cycles, deliver meaningful analysis on business results, and provide leadership with clear recommendations that support growth and profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling capabilities, sound business judgment, and the ability to turn complex financial information into practical insights for senior stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Direct the monthly close reporting process by evaluating operating results, explaining deviations from plan, and highlighting the factors most affecting performance. • Create reporting packages that connect current results with budget targets, forecast updates, and historical trends for leadership review. • Prepare management discussion and analysis materials for executives and board audiences, including concise commentary on performance, risks, and emerging opportunities. • Monitor strategic value creation efforts and provide financial visibility into progress against key business objectives. • Support the development of presentations and analysis used for regular discussions with investors or ownership stakeholders. • Lead the annual operating plan and oversee recurring forecast cycles, ensuring timely inputs and realistic business assumptions. • Develop and refine financial models that reflect revenue trends, cost behavior, and working capital movements across the business. • Assess pricing, product and customer profitability, margin performance, and operating costs to identify actions that improve financial results. • Deliver scenario modeling, investment analysis, and risk assessments to support major decisions, growth initiatives, and potential acquisition activity. • Partner with leaders across operations, sales, and executive management to promote financial discipline and translate analysis into actionable business decisions.
2026-10-19T14:13:45Z

17 results for Controller in Hickory, NC