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Finance & Accounting · Charlotte, NC
Controller jobs in Charlotte, NC
Controllers run the accounting function of a company. They own the close process, financial reporting, and internal controls, and manage the accounting team that keeps the numbers accurate and audit-ready.
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solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and... ..., private credit and venture capital clients. As an Assistant Controller, you'll w…
$94.54k - $130k
low-cost solar energy solutions Role Purpose The Finance Controller, IT is a finance business partner for the IT organization.... ...Controller, IT. Key Responsibilities Clearly communicate the IT financial results to di…
$130k - $145k
degree in Business, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent education and related training or experience2. Six or more years of financial institution, auditing, public accounting or other relevant experience in a rep…
$98k - $168k
of the Firm and on oc casion with clients· Perform the quality control review of assurance engagements· Analyze observations and findings... ...support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, socia…
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for a construction-focused organization in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and in…
At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's extensive network of specialists;…
looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo, we're more than a financial services leader - we’re a global trailblazer committed to... ...About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Product & Valuation Control analys…
water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and…
$152k - $190k
Comprehensively analyze assigned BUs existing systems, processes and controls to determine the adequacy of the design and operating... ...risk, or examiner experience with a significant portion in the financial services…
clean future. From water to wire – Be part of the movement! Andritz Hydro Corp is seeking a Finance Controller to lead core activities and drive financial discipline across our Charlotte operations. This role is responsi…
Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this... ...Line Units (FLU) to resolve investigations Performs quality control functions…
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What controllers earn in Charlotte
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $42–$57 | $88k–$118k |
| Mid level | $57–$75 | $118k–$157k |
| Senior | $73–$104 | $152k–$216k |
Adjusted for the Charlotte market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
GAAP and technical accountingFinancial reportingInternal controlsTeam managementMonth-end and year-end closeAudit managementERP systems (NetSuite, SAP)Cash flow managementProcess documentation
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How have you improved a close process you inherited?
Give the before and after in days, and the specific changes: reconciliation cadence, checklist ownership, or automation. Show the team came along with the change.
Tell me about your experience managing an external audit.
Describe owning the PBC list, keeping schedules ready year-round, and how the audit concluded — ideally with no material adjustments and a shorter fieldwork period.
How do you design internal controls without slowing the business down?
Show risk-based thinking: strong controls where dollars and fraud risk concentrate, lighter touch elsewhere, and automation where judgment is not needed.
How do you develop and retain your accounting team?
Mention clear ownership of areas, cross-training to remove single points of failure, and giving seniors visible stretch work like audit or systems projects.
Describe a technical accounting issue you had to research and resolve.
Pick something real — revenue recognition, leases, capitalization — and walk through the guidance you applied and how you documented the position.
How do you work with FP&A and the CFO?
Frame the controller as the source of trustworthy actuals: clean, timely closes that let FP&A forecast and the CFO speak to the board with confidence.
Tell me about a time you found or prevented a material problem.
Show vigilance plus process: how the issue surfaced, how you contained and corrected it, and the control you added afterward.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For controllers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with the scope you controlled: revenue, entity count, team size, and audit firm relationships.
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Quantify close discipline, for example a consistent five-day close across a multi-entity consolidation.
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Name clean audit outcomes and any first-year audits or system implementations you led.
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Include CPA licensure prominently; most controller postings treat it as required.
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Show a systems story, such as migrating from QuickBooks to NetSuite, since controllers often own that transition.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Senior Accountant
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Accounting Manager
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Assistant Controller
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Controller
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VP of Finance / CFO
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