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4 results for Controller in Raleigh, NC

Controller
  • Elm City, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is looking for a Controller to lead the financial activities of a growing division of a Construction/Engineering company. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate reporting, guiding budgeting and forecasting efforts, and supporting project-based financial performance within a construction environment. The role also provides leadership to accounting staff while strengthening controls, efficiency, and compliance across core finance operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, the general ledger, and payroll to maintain accurate and timely financial operations.</p><p>• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, ensuring records are complete, reconciled, and ready for reporting.</p><p>• Produce and review financial statements and management reports, highlighting trends, risks, and areas that require attention.</p><p>• Partner with leadership and project teams to build annual budgets and update forecasts that support business planning and operational decisions.</p><p>• Evaluate spending against plan, investigate variances, and recommend practical steps to improve financial performance.</p><p>• Administer construction project accounting using percentage-of-completion methodology, with close attention to revenue recognition, cost tracking, and margin performance.</p><p>• Work closely with project managers to confirm accurate job costing, progress billing, and overall project profitability analysis.</p><p>• Guide accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including vendor coordination, customer invoicing, and collection follow-up.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and increase the effectiveness of financial systems.</p><p>• Supervise and develop accounting personnel, encouraging accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the department.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please apply or contact Steve Fields at 919-787-8226</p>
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Controller
  • Raleigh, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 200000 - 220000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is looking for an experienced Controller to lead the company’s accounting operations and provide dependable financial insight across multiple business segments for our client. This position plays a key role in strengthening reporting accuracy, guiding financial discipline, and building policies that support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, deep technical accounting knowledge, and a practical approach to improving processes, managing risk, and supporting long-term profitability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable while developing a high-performing team.</p><p>• Oversee the month-end close process and deliver accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports, for multiple business areas.</p><p>• Evaluate financial results, investigate variances, and highlight trends, risks, and performance opportunities for leadership.</p><p>• Maintain effective cash management practices by tracking liquidity, preparing cash forecasts, and supporting debt-related obligations.</p><p>• Establish and refine financial policies, internal controls, and standard procedures to strengthen compliance and operational consistency.</p><p>• Partner with auditors, lenders, tax advisors, and other external parties to support reporting requirements and ongoing financial matters.</p><p>• Monitor inventory valuation, manufacturing costs, and operational variances, and recommend actions that improve margin performance and efficiency.</p><p>• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities for each division and review results against plan to explain key deviations.</p><p>• Build productive partnerships with cross-functional teams, including operations and sales, to support informed financial decision-making.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and overall effectiveness of accounting systems.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226</p>
  • 2026-05-17T00:00:00Z
Controller
  • Mebane, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 125000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Controller to oversee the full accounting function and provide reliable financial leadership for one of our clients&#39; operations. This role combines day-to-day financial oversight with higher-level reporting, analysis, and process improvement across manufacturing and corporate activities. The ideal candidate brings strong controllership experience, sound judgment, and the ability to support business decisions with accurate and timely financial insight.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct accounting operations, managing activities that range from transaction oversight to financial analysis and operational reporting.</p><p>• Lead the monthly close process, ensuring results from plant and corporate operations are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger by enforcing proper coding standards, reviewing entries, and preparing necessary adjustments to support complete financial records.</p><p>• Strengthen the control environment by implementing procedures that protect assets, support compliance, and improve the reliability of financial information.</p><p>• Oversee accounts-related workflows, including review and approval of invoices and journal entries, while helping the team maintain efficient daily processing.</p><p>• Manage inventory and fixed asset accounting, including valuation, capitalization, depreciation, and reconciliation activities at period end.</p><p>• Produce consolidated financial statements and deliver recurring and ad hoc reporting that helps leadership evaluate performance and make informed decisions.</p><p>• Coordinate external audit and tax support activities, including audit deliverables, filing support, and direct management of state sales and use tax compliance.</p>
  • 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z
Assistant Controller
  • Durham, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 55 - 70 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join a growing biotech organization in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area on an interim basis. This Contract opportunity is suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can bring structure to a scaling finance function while supporting accurate reporting and strong compliance practices. The position works closely with finance leadership and cross-functional partners to improve accounting operations, strengthen controls, and support continued growth. Candidates who are comfortable balancing detailed execution with broader financial oversight will be well positioned for success in this role. This contract role has potential to turn into a permanent position. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle to ensure timely results and adherence to U.S. accounting standards.</p><p>• Prepare and evaluate journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Address technical accounting topics related to research and development spending, accruals, capitalization, revenue considerations, and equity-related activity.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation efforts and serve as a primary contact for external auditors, tax specialists, and other financial advisors.</p><p>• Develop and refine internal controls, accounting policies, and procedural documentation to support a growing business environment.</p><p>• Collaborate with FP&amp;A, operations, and scientific stakeholders to align financial reporting with day-to-day business activities.</p><p>• Support improvements to financial systems and reporting tools, including ERP platforms such as NetSuite or comparable applications.</p><p>• Assist with finance infrastructure needed for future fundraising or public-company readiness, including stronger documentation and reporting discipline.</p><p>• Provide guidance and day-to-day support to accounting staff as the team expands.</p>
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z