We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a growing manufacturing business in Charlotte, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position is fully onsite and offers the opportunity to take ownership of core accounting operations while partnering closely with leadership to support continued expansion. The ideal candidate brings strong financial oversight, practical business insight, and the ability to contribute in a hands-on environment where accurate reporting and operational awareness are equally important.

Responsibilities:
• Direct daily accounting activities across general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll review, and cash flow monitoring to support reliable financial operations.
• Lead the monthly close process and prepare timely financial statements, management reports, and analysis for company leadership.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting that help leadership understand business trends, margins, and growth opportunities.
• Provide operational and manufacturing-related financial insight by evaluating project activity, cost patterns, and business performance drivers.
• Oversee invoicing and collections activity while maintaining strong controls for vendor payments and customer account accuracy.
• Partner with ownership and managers to explain financial results, identify risks, and support sound business decisions with actionable analysis.
• Strengthen accounting processes and internal controls to support a scaling organization and improve efficiency across the finance function.
• Support payroll administration oversight through Paychex and help ensure accurate, timely processing for a bi-weekly employee population.
• Contribute to finance-related system and process improvements, including support for planned ERP-related changes when needed.• 7+ years of accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility for core controllership functions.
• Demonstrated background in month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Hands-on experience managing cash activity, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll oversight.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and familiarity with Paychex payroll processing.
• Ability to interpret financial results and communicate the business context behind the numbers to leadership.
• Experience working in a smaller, growth-oriented company where adaptability and direct involvement are essential.
• Manufacturing or contract manufacturing experience is preferred, especially in environments with variable project-based revenue and costs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and build trust throughout the organization.