Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Assume an interim Controller position prior to or immediately following an acquisition.

• Evaluate the existing accounting landscape, including systems, processes, controls, and team capabilities.

• Take responsibility for the general ledger, month-end closing, reconciliations, financial reporting, and related schedules.

• Identify and rectify historical accounting, reporting, and classification challenges.

• Transition cash-basis accounting systems to accrual or GAAP accounting as necessary.

• Develop reliable accounting processes, closing procedures, controls, and reporting routines.

• Review and enhance charts of accounts, entity structures, and management reporting.

• Lead or assist with accounting system and ERP cleanup, implementation, migration, and integration initiatives.

• Collaborate with external auditors, advisors, and other essential stakeholders.

• Evaluate accounting personnel and pinpoint hiring, training, or development requirements.

• Aid in the search and assessment process for a permanent Controller.

• Onboard, instruct, and transition responsibilities to the permanent Controller.

• Complete each assignment once the accounting function is stable and the new Controller is equipped to take over.

• Progress to support the subsequent business or acquisition following a successful transition.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in accounting and controllership.

• Extensive hands-on experience with general ledger management, month-end closing, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.

• Experience in stabilizing or enhancing accounting functions in dynamic, growing, or developing environments.

• Proven experience in transitioning businesses from cash-basis accounting to accrual or GAAP accounting.

• Strong technical accounting expertise and sound judgment.

• Experience with ERP or accounting system implementations, migrations, cleanup, or integrations.

• Familiarity with platforms such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar cloud-based systems.

• Solid understanding of accounting policies, revenue recognition, accounts payable/accounts receivable, treasury, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit support.

• Experience in evaluating accounting teams, enhancing processes, and training staff.

• Advanced skills in Excel.

• Experience working with private equity-backed, founder-led, or lower middle-market businesses is a plus.

• CPA or Master's degree in Accounting is preferred but not mandatory.

• Must reside within the Eastern or Central time zone with accessible commercial air travel.

• Must be a resident of the United States.

• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

• This position is not consulting-based.

• Not available for third-party recruitment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.

• Opportunity to engage with a diverse range of businesses and industries.

• Exposure to operating leadership.

• Potential for continued advancement into broader finance and operational roles.