Controller

Controller

Apex Systems is looking to hire an ONSITE Controller for our client based out of Greensboro, NC.

This assignment is anticipated to be a 6 month contract with strong potential for extension or conversion; however, Apex Systems cannot guarantee the length of this assignment.

This will also have a first-shift Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM). This role is fully onsite, five days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting and financial operations for one or more business units, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.
• Provide financial and operational reporting to leadership teams to support strategic planning and business decision-making.
• Manage general ledger activities, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, and reconciliations.
• Support and oversee job costing, payroll processing, and related financial controls.
• Monitor business performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve operational and financial results.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations, financial reporting requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Lead internal and external audit activities and drive implementation of audit recommendations.
• Partner with HR and leadership teams to monitor employee benefit costs and related financial impacts.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to protect company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Support cash flow management and financial planning activities to ensure sound fiscal performance.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 7+ years of accounting and finance experience, including ownership of month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• CPA or similar professional certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash flow functions.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
• Experience utilizing accounting, ERP, and payroll systems.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to leadership and operational stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, construction, HVAC, or professional engineering environments.
• Experience with job costing and project-based financial management.
• Experience supporting multi-entity financial operations.
• Background leading audit activities and process improvement initiatives.

Why Work for Apex Systems:

• We offer weekly pay, direct deposit, competitive pay rates
• Health/Medical benefits, Life Insurance, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Discounts to most major certification programs, access to multiple technical training platforms and programs

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.