Controller
Location: Raleigh, NC
Compensation: $95,000–$115,000
Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid Flexibility
About the Opportunity:
We are partnering with a growing, privately held multi-location organization to hire a Controller who will take ownership of the company’s internal accounting and financial reporting function. This is a newly created role with significant visibility and influence. The company is transitioning more of its accounting responsibilities in-house and is looking for someone who can not only manage the day-to-day financials, but also improve processes, strengthen reporting, and build a more scalable accounting structure. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, working closely with leadership, and creating systems rather than simply maintaining what is already in place.
What You’ll Be Responsible For:- Own the monthly close process and general ledger accuracy
- Prepare consolidated and location-level financial statements
- Manage account reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting workflows
- Develop and maintain cash-flow forecasting
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Oversee inventory, cost accounting, and margin reporting
- Analyze labor, operating costs, and profitability trends
- Develop shared-cost and departmental allocation methodologies
- Provide leadership with clear financial dashboards and reporting
- Manage banking and lender reporting
- Partner with external tax and accounting resources as needed
- Support financial modeling for new initiatives and capital investments
- Evaluate existing accounting processes and recommend improvements
- Help determine the appropriate accounting systems and tools for future growth
What We’re Looking For:- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Strong understanding of financial statements and general ledger accounting
- Experience managing or heavily contributing to the monthly close process
- Budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management experience
- Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
- Experience in a multi-location or operationally complex environment
- Ability to create and improve accounting processes
- Comfortable being hands-on with the accounting details
- Strong communication skills with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
- Analytical, curious, and willing to challenge inconsistencies
Candidates may currently hold titles such as Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accounting Manager, Finance Manager, or Director of Finance.
Preferred Background: Experience in one or more of the following would be especially valuable:
- Multi-location businesses
- Hospitality or service-based environments
- Food & beverage
- DistributionInventory-heavy organizations
- Cost accounting
- Operational finance
- Financial reporting by location or business unit
- Building or improving internal accounting processes
What Success Looks Like:- In the first several months, the Controller will take ownership of the accounting environment, assess current processes, improve the monthly close, and create a more consistent reporting package for leadership.
- Longer term, this person will help strengthen profitability reporting, inventory and cost controls, forecasting, and financial visibility across the organization.
- Why This RoleThis is not a maintenance role.
- The person stepping into this position will have the opportunity to:
- Build and improve the accounting function
- Influence systems and processes
- Work directly with senior leadership
- Make a visible impact on operational decision-making
- Help prepare the organization for continued growth
- Grow into broader financial leadership over time
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $95,000–$115,000, depending on experience
Bonus opportunity Hybrid flexibility Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match Generous PTOEmployee assistance resources We look forward to your application!
