Controller

Hueman PE Talent Solutions • Raleigh, NC

24d

About The Position

A top client is hiring an experienced Controller in Raleigh, NC. As the Controller, you are the senior finance and accounting leader responsible for building a disciplined, scalable finance operation in a fast-growing, private equity-backed, multi-entity, project-based services environment. This is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership role that blends technical accounting expertise with operational execution, systems modernization, and change leadership. Success in this role requires comfort with ambiguity, strong cross-functional influence, and a pragmatic approach to building structure in a rapidly evolving organization. A core mandate is creating capacity through automation, ERP optimization, and AI-enabled workflows, while maintaining strong controls, audit trails, and data integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience; 3+ years leading teams
• Proven ownership of close in a multi-entity, PE-backed, or high-growth environment
• Experience in project-based, field-service, construction, or services businesses with job costing
• Strong cash flow and working capital management experience
• Demonstrated success in improving close timelines, controls, and reporting quality
• ERP leadership experience (NetSuite preferred) with a strong automation mindset

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred (or equivalent technical accounting expertise)

Responsibilities

• Finance Operating Model & Shared Services Own weekly and monthly operating cadence: cash, close, working capital, KPIs, and issue escalation Build standard work, checklists, service levels, and clear ownership across entities and locations Establish shared services discipline that scales across organic growth and acquisitions
• Cash & Treasury Management Own 13-week cash forecasting, variance analysis, and working capital reporting Govern bank accounts, access controls, signer authority, and reconciliations Implement payment controls and fraud prevention (dual approvals, positive pay, vendor verification)
• Order-to-Cash (Billing, AR, Collections) Ensure accurate billing tied to project/job economics Own AR and collections cadence, dispute resolution, and escalation Maintain customer master data controls and revenue cutoff discipline (ASC 606 as applicable)
• Procure-to-Pay (AP, Purchasing, T&E) Implement purchasing controls, approval matrices, and value-added 3-way match Own vendor onboarding, AP workflows, payment runs, and spend visibility reporting
• Close, Accounting & Financial Reporting Own the close calendar, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement accuracy Manage intercompany accounting, consolidations, and month-end review packages Support technical accounting, policy documentation, and external audit execution
• Internal Controls & Risk Management Design and implement internal controls with a SOX-ready mindset Own policy documentation, testing, exception tracking, and remediation Strengthen access controls and segregation of duties across ERP, banking, and expense systems
• Systems, Automation & AI Lead finance systems administration and continuous improvement (NetSuite or similar ERP) Automate close, AP/AR, reconciliations, approvals, and reporting Implement AI-enabled use cases (coding support, anomaly detection, invoice validation) with proper controls
• Acquisition Accounting & Integration Own the accounting integration playbook for acquisitions Coordinate purchase accounting and ensure clean handoff to ongoing reporting Standardize chart of accounts, policies, and reporting across acquired entities
• Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team through clear expectations and accountability Redesign roles and workflows to improve efficiency and elevate performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager