Financial Controller

Financial Controller HHM Talent Wilmington, NC Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $115,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Free parking Disability insurance Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Business financial process improvement Accounting within automotive industry Sales support Internal controls Financial data reconciliation Financial reporting Trust administration Financial control management Managing accounting teams Training & development Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Leadership Tax experience Trust accounting Cross-functional communication Full Job Description HHM Talent is assisting a client searching for a Controller in Wilmington, NC. Position Overview This role will oversee the accounting function and support the company's finance, insurance, trust, and reserve operations. The ideal candidate will be a strong accountant with the ability to move quickly, lead a small team, understand financial controls, and work cross-functionally with accounting, compliance, claims, and sales support. Automotive accounting experience is highly preferred, but the company is open to a strong accounting leader from outside the industry. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, bank reconciliations, taxes, and financial statement reporting Manage finance, insurance, trust, and reserve-related accounting functions Review and support contract rating to ensure reserves are properly backed Monitor trust activity, reserves, earn-outs, and related financial obligations Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accounting processes are accurate and timely Lead and support a team of approximately six accounting and administrative employees Oversee team members responsible for AP, cancellations, trust/rate analysis, and related administrative functions Work closely with the President and provide clear financial reporting and operational insight Partner with internal departments, including Accounting, Compliance, Claims, and Sales Support Help improve accounting processes, reporting, and overall department efficiency Work within Stone Eagle software, if applicable Qualifications Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior accounting leadership experience preferred Automotive accounting experience highly preferred Experience with finance and insurance products, trusts, reserves, or related warranty/service contract accounting is a strong plus Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, AP, AR, taxes, and financial reporting Ability to lead, train, and support a small accounting team Comfortable working directly with company leadership Ability to work with multiple departments and communicate clearly across the business Stone Eagle software experience is a plus, but not required Strong attention to detail, urgency, and follow-through Company Culture Our client has a relaxed and team-oriented environment where many employees have been with the company for a long time. The company values people who are dependable, collaborative, and willing to learn. Leadership is committed to training employees, helping them grow professionally, and building a strong internal team.

Compensation and Benefits Salary range:

$85,000 to $110,000, depending on experience Relocation assistance available Medical insurance through BCBS after 90 days, employee-paid with dependents eligible to be added Company match on Guardian dental and vision 10 PTO days 5 sick days Disability coverage Company-paid employee parking