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and communicate the downstream impact of amendments on outline, schedule, and content. Ensure proper handling and marking of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), proprietary teammate data, and competition-sensitive…
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Controller jobs in Raleigh, 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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$43–$105/hr
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Certified Business Analysis ProfessionalCertified in Risk and Information System Controls (CRISC)Microsoft AzureProject Management Professional (PMP)Preferred:Experience in a tax, financial services, or professional serv…
business that is unmatched in the industry. We fully support you with an open architecture product platform and top resources in the financial industry, while you nurture relationships with an existing client base. At Fi…
with working in a multi-entity Sage Intacct environment , real controls, and monthly/quarterly/annual reporting for the leadership... ...accuracy across multiple entities • Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial reporting…
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;…
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…
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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…
registration, coding, billing, and other essential revenue functions for Duke Health.Duke Raleigh Outpatient Service Access (Float Position) Financial Care CounselorWork hours: Hours of availability;Monday - Friday 7:00a…
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and private financing tools to create lasting impact for the residents and communities we serve. The Accounting Controller occupies a critical financial leadership role within our organization, serving as the cornerstone…
Job Summary (List Format): - Provide financial management for the NC Health Information Exchange Authority (NC HIEA), including oversight of federal financial participation programs with NC DHHS and CMS. - Monitor organi…
Durham, NC in recruiting for a Staff Accountant to join their team. The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records through general ledger management, accounts payable and receivable functi…
with a growing Manufacturing Company in Warsaw and is seeking an Accounting Manager/ Controller. The Accounting Manager/Controller is responsible for directing and overseeing all financial and accounting operations of th…
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What controllers earn in Raleigh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $43–$57 | $89k–$119k |
| Mid level | $57–$76 | $119k–$158k |
| Senior | $74–$105 | $153k–$218k |
Adjusted for the Raleigh 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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