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Executive Director - Aris Amplify, Recruitment Services: Accounting & Finance, Sales & Marketing, HR & Executive Support, and Engineering & Operations

A private equity-backed construction firm is seeking a Controller to join its growing team. This role will play a key part in the month-end close process, financial reporting and maintaining the integrity of the company’s general ledger.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to help shape financial processes as the company scales across the Southeastern United States.

Position Overview

This is a hybrid role based in Columbia, South Carolina, offering a flexible schedule with a mix of in-office collaboration and remote work. Compensation is competitive and includes a comprehensive benefits package aligned with the candidate’s experience.

Why Join?

This is a chance to join a growing, private equity-backed organization at a pivotal time. You will help build finance processes, work closely with leadership and have the opportunity to grow your responsibilities as the company expands.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting schedules for monthly, quarterly and annual close cycles.
• Perform variance analysis and explain key financial results.
• Ensure accuracy of the general ledger, financial statements and reports.
• Support consolidation and intercompany accounting across multiple entities.
• Prepare financial statements in compliance with US GAAP for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with auditors to support audit and compliance requirements.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoicing and collections.
• Provide backup for payroll processing and maintain payroll-related ledger accounts.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, finance and leadership to resolve accounting issues and support business initiatives.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation efforts and ERP system enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience (typically five or more years).
• CPA strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of GAAP and business analysis
• Experience with financial systems; QuickBooks Desktop and Sage Intacct are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to generate actionable insights.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau preferred.
• High integrity and discretion when working with sensitive financial information.

About Aris Amplify

This search is being led by Aris Amplify, a Charles Aris Inc. company. We connect top-tier talent with growth-focused companies across accounting and finance, engineering and operations, sales and marketing, and HR and executive support. We operate on a contingent basis and focus on efficient, personalized recruiting.

Learn more about our approach at charlesaris.com/aris-amplify-recruiting-services.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Construction

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