Financial Controller job in Accounting and Finance in Matthews

Join an established accounting team within a large-scale industrial construction business that has been operating for more than 50 years.
The company was recently acquired by a major publicly traded organization, creating additional exposure to public-company reporting, controls, and financial processes.
You’ll work closely with the CFO, executive leadership, Project Managers, and an experienced accounting team across contracts, payroll, AP, GL, and project accounting.
This is a stable, team-oriented environment with several employees who have spent decades with the organization.

Matthews / Indian Trail, NC area.
Primarily onsite because of the level of partnership required with accounting and operations.
Monday–Thursday: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Friday: 4 hours remote, with some flexibility depending on business needs.

Opportunity to become a key financial leader within an established construction business backed by a large publicly traded parent organization.
High visibility with the CFO, CEO, and executive leadership.
Ability to influence accounting processes, reporting, controls, and operational performance.
Opportunity to help modernize the finance function through automation, technology, improved reporting, and AI-enabled tools.
Full benefits and a discretionary bonus program.
A long-term opportunity within an organization that puts significant value on employee tenure and stability.

This is much more than a high-level Controller position. They need someone who understands the full accounting operation and is willing to stay close to the details.
You’ll own key areas across financial reporting, close, job costing, WIP, payroll, tax reporting, contracts, AP/AR, budgeting, and internal controls.
A major part of the role is partnering directly with Project Managers and operations leaders to understand job costs, projections, margins, and overall project performance.
The company’s recent acquisition has also created additional reporting and compliance expectations, making this person an important part of continuing to strengthen the accounting function.
Leadership wants someone who can come in with relevant experience, understand the business quickly, and become a trusted partner across finance and operations.

10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally including Controller or Assistant Controller responsibility.
Construction or project-based accounting experience is required.
Strong understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, project accounting, and revenue recognition.
Comfortable working directly with Project Managers and operational leadership.
Hands-on accounting mentality. This is not a role for someone looking to simply manage a team and stay out of the details.
Experience with payroll, financial reporting, close, tax processes, GAAP, and internal controls.
Vista by Viewpoint experience is highly preferred.
ERP implementation, finance transformation, automation, BI, or AI-tool experience is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
CPA is preferred but not required.
Strong preference for someone with career stability who is looking for a long-term home, not simply their next title.

Financial Controller