Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to support financial leadership and strengthen accounting operations for a long-term part-time contract opportunity in Lillington, North Carolina. This is an on-site position and is anticipated to average 10-20 hours per month, mostly at month-end.

This role will provide high-level guidance to the accounting function while coaching a recently promoted accounting manager during a key reporting period and throughout elements of the month-end close. The ideal candidate brings strong oversight capabilities, a hands-on approach to process execution, and the ability to organize critical financial documentation with accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Guide and mentor the accounting manager by offering practical leadership support during close activities and related accounting workflows.
• Oversee core accounting operations to help ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and dependable internal controls.
• Review financial records, supporting schedules, and documentation to confirm completeness, consistency, and compliance with established standards.
• Coordinate the collection, organization, and maintenance of key accounting documents to support reporting, audit readiness, and record retention needs.
• Perform and support document scanning, filing, and compilation activities to keep financial information accessible and properly structured.
• Partner with stakeholders across the finance function to resolve reporting issues, clarify accounting treatment, and improve day-to-day execution.
• Assist with month-end close priorities by monitoring deliverables, identifying gaps, and recommending practical solutions to maintain deadlines.
• Proven experience serving in a Controller or senior-level accounting leadership capacity.
• Strong background in month-end close, financial oversight, and accounting process management.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and support developing accounting leaders.
• Experience handling document control, document organization, and records management within a finance or accounting environment.
• Proficiency in scanning, compiling, and maintaining financial documentation with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail when reviewing accounting data and supporting materials.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a contract-based leadership assignment.