Job Overview
Sunnyside Millwork is a premium, high-end architectural millwork and fabrication company in Winston-Salem, NC. We are seeking a highly organized, meticulous, and hands-on Financial Controller to take complete ownership of our financial infrastructure, data accuracy, and corporate compliance.
As a growing small business, we want to set a financial foundation for the next era of the company, including improved processes, reporting, projections/forecasting, cash flow monitoring and more. The ideal candidate will possess the technical skill to thoroughly clean up our historical accounting data, build robust internal controls, and implement an advanced cash flow tracking framework. You will serve as the strategic financial navigator to the business owner, David, ensuring the shop remains liquid, highly profitable, and positioned to expand its workforce and employee benefits sustainably.
As with many small businesses, this role requires wearing additional hats; light office manager work is included but not limited to: helping with PTO approvals, vehicle registrations, monitoring our mail box and company voicemail.
Join us to drive financial excellence and operational growth with a team of master craftsmen.
Duties
Financial Infrastructure & Control (70% of Role)
- Oversee the complete accounting cycle in partnership with the company's CPA, including general ledger management, account reconciliation, and double-entry bookkeeping to ensure accurate financial data.
- Leverage Quickbooks Online and the historical data captured there to build out new, comprehensive financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and regulatory filings in accordance to accounting standards
- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes using accounting software Quickbooks Online.
- Conduct detailed balance sheet reconciliation and account analysis to maintain precise financial records.
- Ensure compliance through rigorous internal controls and audit readiness.
- Oversee cash management activities, including forecasting, budgeting, and optimizing liquidity for operational efficiency.
- Track invoices and billing for costs and materials for projects
- Supervise payroll processing and ensure adherence to all relevant tax laws and regulations.
- Perform technical accounting tasks related to accounting practices and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with external auditors if needed for audits.
- Develop and implement financial policies that promote accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across the company.
- Forecast and strategize in order to partner with the owner on new projects to ensure the company has the financial runway to expand tooling, hiring, and benefit needs.
- Able to see the larger financial landscape of the company and make recommendations and improvements to the owner
Office Administration & Operations (30% of Role)
- Auditing and managing PTO balances and requests
- Tracking vehicle registrations and renewals
- PO Box monitoring
- Voicemail monitoring and voicemail follow ups
- Desire to be a team player and grow with the company
Education
- Preferred but not required: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field
Experience
- 5+ years experience in a progressive accounting, financial management, controller or similar role
- Extensive knowledge of GAAP compliance standards, local/tax labor regulations, and governmental accounting principles.
- Strong background in financial report writing, account reconciliation, and balance sheet management.
- Demonstrated expertise in using Quickbooks Online and Workforce/Tsheets.
- Familiarity with cash flow forecasting, budgeting processes, and financial analysis techniques.
- Experience managing accounts payable/receivable functions along with payroll operations.
- Excellent understanding of technical accounting concepts including debits & credits, general ledger reconciliation, and account analysis.
- Ability to interpret complex financial data into clear insights for strategic decision-making.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; capable of managing multiple priorities efficiently.
Final compensation is based on multiple factors including the candidate's years of experience. This role does have the opportunity to be hybrid.
Company Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Simple IRA with match
Company Core Values
At Sunnyside Millwork, we hire and develop people who embody our core values:
(P) Passionate
- Care deeply about the work and the details
- Bring energy, not excuses
- Build it like your name goes on the door
(A) Adaptable
- Stay steady when plans change
- Adjust without lowering standards
- Remain solutions-focused under pressure
(C) Community
- Carry the load together
- Give respect, earn respect
- Confidence is welcome, arrogance is not
(K) Keep Learning
- Be humbly confident
- Stay knowledgeable and teachable
- Pursue mastery in our craft
- Ask for guidance, improve and get it right
(D) Dependable
- Show up on time and prepared
- Follow through on commitments
- Communicate early when something is off
- Take responsibility
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
