Controller

This is an onsite contract role based in Greensboro, NC, with a first-shift Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM). The assignment is anticipated to be a 6-month contract with strong potential for extension or conversion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and financial operations for one or more business units, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.
• Provide financial and operational reporting to leadership teams to support strategic planning and business decision-making.
• Manage general ledger activities, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, and reconciliations.
• Support and oversee job costing, payroll processing, and related financial controls.
• Monitor business performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve operational and financial results.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations, financial reporting requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Lead internal and external audit activities and drive implementation of audit recommendations.
• Partner with HR and leadership teams to monitor employee benefit costs and related financial impacts.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to protect company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Support cash flow management and financial planning activities to ensure sound fiscal performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 7+ years of accounting and finance experience, including ownership of month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• CPA or similar professional certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash flow functions.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
• Experience utilizing accounting, ERP, and payroll systems.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to leadership and operational stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, construction, HVAC, or professional engineering environments.
• Experience with job costing and project-based financial management.
• Experience supporting multi-entity financial operations.
• Background leading audit activities and process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with direct deposit and competitive pay rates.
• Health/medical benefits, life insurance, 401k, and Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Discounts on most major certification programs and access to technical training platforms.
• Supplemental benefits including dental, vision, disability, and other insurance plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, access to certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars (after 6+ months of tenure).
• Certification discounts and perks for associations like CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team and a certified Career Coach for consultants.