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
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Oversee daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, bank reconciliations, taxes, and financial statement reporting
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Manage finance, insurance, trust, and reserve-related accounting functions
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Review and support contract rating to ensure reserves are properly backed
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Monitor trust activity, reserves, earn-outs, and related financial obligations
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Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accounting processes are accurate and timely
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Lead and support a team of approximately six accounting and administrative employees
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Oversee team members responsible for AP, cancellations, trust/rate analysis, and related administrative functions
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Work closely with the President and provide clear financial reporting and operational insight
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Partner with internal departments, including Accounting, Compliance, Claims, and Sales Support
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Help improve accounting processes, reporting, and overall department efficiency
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Work within Stone Eagle software, if applicable
Qualifications
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Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior accounting leadership experience preferred
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Automotive accounting experience highly preferred
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Experience with finance and insurance products, trusts, reserves, or related warranty/service contract accounting is a strong plus
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Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, AP, AR, taxes, and financial reporting
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Ability to lead, train, and support a small accounting team
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Comfortable working directly with company leadership
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Ability to work with multiple departments and communicate clearly across the business
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Stone Eagle software experience is a plus, but not required
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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
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Salary range: $85,000 to $110,000, depending on experience
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Relocation assistance available
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Medical insurance through BCBS after 90 days, employee-paid with dependents eligible to be added
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Company match on Guardian dental and vision
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10 PTO days
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5 sick days
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Disability coverage
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Company-paid employee parking
