Corporate Controller - Finance

Job Description

The Corporate Controller is responsible for the overall integrity and efficiency of the company's accounting and tax compliance functions. This key leadership role oversees the month-end and year-end close processes, ensures timely and accurate financial and tax reporting, and drives continuous improvement through strong internal controls and documentation. The Corporate Controller will work closely within the broader Finance team to support strategic decision-making and financial services.

This role requires a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who is equally skilled at technical accounting and team development. The ideal candidate brings a deep technical accounting knowledge, strong tax expertise, and a proactive approach to internal controls and process improvement.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead all accounting and period close functions in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory standards.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including review and approval of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments to the general ledger.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of account reconcililations and maintenance of general ledger integrity.
• Serve as the company's key representative with external auditors and tax partners.
• Develop and maintain thorough documentation of accounting policies, proceedures, and internal controls to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance of our general ledger and financial data.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of all non-income tax obligations, including sales and use tax, property tax, excise tax, and other regulatory filings.
• Partner with our external CPA firm on the preparation, planning, and filing of the company's corporate income tax returns and related filings. Manage responses to tax audits and inquiries, as needed.
• Monitor tax law changes and relevant implications for Biltmore.
  
  

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance is required. Graduate degree in business or accounting, or active CPA license is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior leadership of accounting teams. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting standards.
• Experience managing external audits and coordinating with external tax advisors.
• Experience with EPM/ERP systems preferred.
• Must have ability to work with all levels of management.
• Must have strong leadership qualities.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have ability to create and maintain a culture of teamwork and discipline.
• Must be detailed oriented and committed to accuracy and timeliness.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• The Corporate Controller will work in an office environment.