Regional Controller

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Greensboro, NC, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Real Estate • Industrial
The Role
The Regional Controller prepares regional financial statements, WIP schedules, general ledger reconciliations, project forecasts, budgets, and audit materials. This role manages month-end and year-end close activities, reviews contracts, presents financial insights to leadership, and improves financial processes, controls, and reporting. The position partners with regional and corporate finance teams and requires regular travel to Raleigh and Wilmington.
Summary Generated by Built In

This position is based out of our Greensboro, NC headquarters and supports our Raleigh region, with potential support for our Wilmington region.

As Regional Controller, you're the financial backbone of Samet's regional operations. You'll prepare and analyze the WIP schedule, reconcile the general ledger, and help project teams forecast with confidence, giving regional leadership and the people running our projects numbers they can trust.

You'll keep month-end and year-end closes on track, support the annual audit, and set up new contracts the right way. You'll bring a company-wide perspective to every number and a trusted voice to every budget conversation. If you want a seat at the table and a voice in how we work, this is it.

What You'll Do
  • Prepare monthly financial statements for each region supported.

  • Prepare and analyze the regional WIP schedules.

  • Prepare and analyze general ledger account reconciliations.

  • Assist with and analyze project forecasts.

  • Attend monthly project reviews.

  • Participate in regional and budget meetings in person, partnering with regional leadership on forecasts, variances, and budget priorities.

  • Review and set up new contracts.

  • Support month-end and year-end closing.

  • Participate in preparation for the annual audit.

  • Contribute to the annual budget process and track performance against budget throughout the year.

  • Present financial results and insights to regional and executive leadership.

  • Identify and drive improvements to financial processes, controls, and reporting across regions.

  • Partner with the corporate finance team to keep reporting and practices consistent company-wide.

  • Support regional leadership on financial matters.

  • Assist with special projects.

What You Bring
  • B.S. in Accounting (required).

  • CPA license (preferred).

  • Minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience focused on assurance services and construction clients, or 3-5 years in a similar accounting role in the construction industry.

  • Proficiency in Excel (required).

  • Experience with construction software (preferred).

  • Excellent computer and software skills, with the ability to learn, adapt to, and implement new systems.

  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

  • A team-player mindset with a customer-service approach to co-workers and subcontractors.

  • A passion for collaborative improvement of work processes, procedures, and standards.

  • Strong financial analysis skills and the ability to explain complex numbers clearly to non-financial leaders.

  • Executive presence and the ability to build trust and influence at all levels of the organization.

  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities across multiple locations.

  • Willingness to travel regularly to our Raleigh and Wilmington regions.

  • Eagerness to grow with Samet and take on increasing scope and responsibility over time.

Why Samet

At Samet, we build more than projects—we build people. As one of the fastest-growing construction firms in the Southeast, we give our team the tools, training, and trust to take on real responsibility early and grow into the leaders our projects need.

You'll learn directly from some of the best builders in the business, backed by structured development through Samet University and Builders Building Builders. You'll work on meaningful projects, supported by an award-winning safety culture and a team that genuinely looks out for one another. And you'll do it all The Samet Way: with integrity, a commitment to quality, and a belief that how we build matters as much as what we build.

If you're ready to grow your career with a company that's invested in your success, we'd love to meet you.

Notice to Third-Party Recruiters and Agencies

Samet Corporation does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions and does not permit recruiters or agencies to solicit candidates to our hiring managers or employees. Resumes are only accepted under a signed agreement and a written request from the Director of Talent Strategy for a specific opening; no other Samet Corporation employee is authorized to engage an agency or bind the company. Any resume submitted otherwise becomes the property of Samet Corporation and may be pursued without obligation to pay a fee. All partnership and agreement inquiries must be directed to the Director of Talent Strategy.

Samet Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Samet participates in E-Verify.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
  • At least 3 years of public accounting experience focused on assurance services and construction clients, or 3–5 years in a similar construction accounting role
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent computer and software skills, with the ability to learn and implement new systems
  • Strong financial analysis skills and ability to explain complex numbers clearly
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities across multiple locations
  • Willingness to travel regularly to Raleigh and Wilmington regions
  • CPA license
  • Experience with construction software
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The Company
HQ: Greensboro, NC
606 Employees
Year Founded: 1961

What We Do

Samet Corporation is a commercial construction and development company founded in 1961 by Norman Samet, originally in High Point, NC. It delivers new construction, expansions, upfits and renovations for commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, multifamily and other clients across the Southeast, and also runs real estate development. Guided by 'The Samet Way,' its stated commitment is to do the work right, treat people well, and leave something worth being proud of.

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