Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and provide strong oversight across accounting, reporting, and performance management for a Long-term Contract position. This opportunity is based in South Carolina and is ideal for a finance specialist who can translate complex financial information into practical business guidance. The role will play a key part in maintaining reporting accuracy, strengthening controls, and supporting leadership with timely insights for strategic decisions.

Responsibilities:
• Lead day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring financial operations are organized, accurate, and aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee the collection, review, and consolidation of financial information to support complete and reliable company-wide reporting.
• Prepare and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for both internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination for external audit activities, ensuring documentation and schedules are delivered efficiently.
• Deliver financial analysis and reporting that equips management with meaningful information for planning and decision-making.
• Direct the budgeting process, including preparation, review, and ongoing monitoring against business goals.
• Review existing accounting workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement more effective processes where needed.
• Assess internal controls, accounting systems, and related databases to support compliance, operational efficiency, and reporting integrity.
• Track and refine key business performance measures while overseeing required regulatory and tax-related reporting activities.
• Build and support a capable accounting team through hiring, onboarding, development, and retention efforts.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a Controller or senior-level accounting leadership role with responsibility for financial oversight and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidated accounting practices.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and improve financial processes.
• Experience partnering with external auditors and managing regulatory reporting requirements, including tax compliance activities.
• Ability to analyze financial data and present clear, decision-oriented insights to business leadership.
• Proficiency with accounting software, financial databases, and related reporting tools.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a contract-based environment.
• Familiarity with document control, document compilation, and scanning-related administrative processes is beneficial.

Compensation

$68.40-$79.20 Hourly

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