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Assistant Controller

Durham, NC 27701

Posted: 07/18/2025 Industry: Accounting Job Number: 5513

Job Description


We are partnering with a growing company in the RTP/Durham area. Our client is an industry leader in their field and they are seeking an Assistant Controller who will be comfortable generating financial reports for senior management. They should track financial information in a well-organized manner and assist the Controller in all aspects related to accounting with the organization. In addition the Assistant Controller will be responsible for revenue recognition following ASC606 and contract review.

 

Responsibilities
  • Generate financial reports for senior leadership
  • Assist with month end closing including financial statements
  • Monitor, analyze, and reconcile balance sheet accounts
  • Prepare and review complex journal entries and reconciliations
  • Assist with annual audit
  • Review and Analyze customer contracts in accordance with ASC606
  • Responsible for all revenue recognition
  • Support tax compliance including franchise tax, 1099's and sales and use tax.
  • Assist with process improvement

 

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or relevant field
  • CPA is required
  • 3 - 5 years experience in accounting
  • Strong technical, analytical, communication and presentation skills
  • Proficient with NetSuite

Meet Your Recruiter

CAROLYN GORMAN
Senior Executive Recruiter & Talent Advisor

Carolyn is an industry veteran who brings more than 18 years of talent acquisition and client service expertise. She partners with leaders in finance, accounting, and corporate administration to design and deliver recruiting strategies that strengthen teams, reinforce culture, and secure enduring talent.  Her career began in corporate finance, where she held roles in GM’s accounting and finance rotational program, served as a Senior Financial Analyst for a robotics company, and worked as an Assistant Controller in manufacturing. These experiences gave her a deep understanding of operational finance and shaped the analytical lens she brings to every search. Carolyn’s career path has been dynamic, balancing professional growth with motherhood, which adds a layer of empathy and authenticity to her consultative approach.  She later transitioned into recruiting, holding leadership roles with Robert Half, Vaco, and Swank Motion Pictures. This mix of experience across both large, global staffing firms and corporate finance environments gives her clients the benefit of both breadth and depth in talent solutions. Carolyn is known for building genuine connections that put clients and candidates at ease. She advises and mentors candidates as thoughtfully as she serves her clients, offering practical insight and encouragement that extend well beyond individual searches. A dedicated mentor and community advocate, she continues to passionately support emerging professionals as they chart meaningful, value-driven career paths.

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