Controller Jobs in South Carolina
Controller jobs in South Carolina are concentrated in Columbia, Greenville, and Charleston, where manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services anchor steady demand for senior accounting leadership. Major employers with lasting presences in the state include Michelin, Prisma Health, and Santee Cooper, all of which regularly hire controllers to oversee financial reporting, internal controls, and multi-entity consolidations. Demand is strongest for controllers with manufacturing cost accounting, nonprofit fund accounting, and healthcare revenue cycle expertise. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Century Golf Partners Management
Club Controller
POSITION SUMMARY
The Club Controller leads all day-to-day finance operations of the golf clubs and supervises four to six staff members, including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense allocations, taxes, and month-end and year-end closes. The Club Controller ensures that the Company has the systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation. He/She works closely with other department managers and their staff, to determine how the accounting function can support the operational needs of the Company and to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures. The Club Controller, in partnership with the General Managers and Corporate, is involved in managing the Company’s business performance. This role is also responsible for maintaining accounting principles, policies, procedures and best practices to ensure financial statements are presented accurately and timely. This position reports directly to the Corporate Controller and Club Managers.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- Degree in accounting and/or finance is required, CPA is preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications with a heavy emphasis on EXCEL
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to be a team player and to be customer service oriented
- Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience; ideally a combination of public accounting and industry experience
- Strong understanding of US GAAP
- Previous Club/Hospitality experience is preferred
- Proven ability to successfully implement new processes
- Ability to pass background & credit check as position deals with confidential information
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Club Accounting/Finance
- Responsible for the preparation of weekly/monthly reporting packages
- Actively manage all aspects of financial close including consolidated financial statement reporting; reviewing month-end financials for accuracy and quality to ensure compliance with GAAP.
- Provide monthly actual to budget variance analysis.
- Drive process improvements and optimize efficiencies in the accounting and reporting areas, including elimination or streamlining of manual or non-effective tasks.
- Design, implement and manage accounting policies and procedures to support the company's operations.
- Assist with providing supporting schedules and information for annual and quarterly tax provisions, year-end tax return support, and other local tax compliance.
- Cash flow forecasting/reporting and other accounting related functions, as required
- Manage the funding process with the company’s Corporate Controller.
- Manage the budget and forecast process.
- Perform all duties pertaining to the daily revenue reconciliation and cash deposit activity
- Responsible for vendor reconciliations, bad debt calls and collections
- Ongoing interaction with club members on problem resolutions, membership assistance and other general questions.
- Print and distribute weekly/periodic financial packets and/or Club reports to General Manger and Department Heads
- Review Membership applications for completeness and assurance with program/legal requirements
- Process AR club membership
- Provide assistance in researching variances
- Process weekly Accounts Payables for payment
- Responsible for submitting all HR paperwork to corporate office for employee files
- Process bi-weekly payroll
- Dynamic oral and business communication skills. Ability to take initiative and work independently while being a team player.
- Miscellaneous office manager responsibilities (Supply orders, system maintenance, etc.)
- Assist department heads with payroll/benefit processing and questions
- Provides any other administrative duties as deemed necessary by the General Manager and/or based on business needs.
Computer Systems
- Become knowledgeable in all pertinent accounting related software used by the Company including POS systems and general ledger system.
Budgeting/Forecasting
- Provide input to forecasting and budgeting projects as needed
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Must be able to multitask and follow up on issues as necessary
- Will spend time working on the computer in fulfilling job requirements
Century Golf Partners Management
Club Controller
POSITION SUMMARY
The Club Controller leads all day-to-day finance operations of the golf clubs and supervises four to six staff members, including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense allocations, taxes, and month-end and year-end closes. The Club Controller ensures that the Company has the systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation. He/She works closely with other department managers and their staff, to determine how the accounting function can support the operational needs of the Company and to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures. The Club Controller, in partnership with the General Managers and Corporate, is involved in managing the Company’s business performance. This role is also responsible for maintaining accounting principles, policies, procedures and best practices to ensure financial statements are presented accurately and timely. This position reports directly to the Corporate Controller and Club Managers.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- Degree in accounting and/or finance is required, CPA is preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications with a heavy emphasis on EXCEL
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to be a team player and to be customer service oriented
- Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience; ideally a combination of public accounting and industry experience
- Strong understanding of US GAAP
- Previous Club/Hospitality experience is preferred
- Proven ability to successfully implement new processes
- Ability to pass background & credit check as position deals with confidential information
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Club Accounting/Finance
- Responsible for the preparation of weekly/monthly reporting packages
- Actively manage all aspects of financial close including consolidated financial statement reporting; reviewing month-end financials for accuracy and quality to ensure compliance with GAAP.
- Provide monthly actual to budget variance analysis.
- Drive process improvements and optimize efficiencies in the accounting and reporting areas, including elimination or streamlining of manual or non-effective tasks.
- Design, implement and manage accounting policies and procedures to support the company's operations.
- Assist with providing supporting schedules and information for annual and quarterly tax provisions, year-end tax return support, and other local tax compliance.
- Cash flow forecasting/reporting and other accounting related functions, as required
- Manage the funding process with the company’s Corporate Controller.
- Manage the budget and forecast process.
- Perform all duties pertaining to the daily revenue reconciliation and cash deposit activity
- Responsible for vendor reconciliations, bad debt calls and collections
- Ongoing interaction with club members on problem resolutions, membership assistance and other general questions.
- Print and distribute weekly/periodic financial packets and/or Club reports to General Manger and Department Heads
- Review Membership applications for completeness and assurance with program/legal requirements
- Process AR club membership
- Provide assistance in researching variances
- Process weekly Accounts Payables for payment
- Responsible for submitting all HR paperwork to corporate office for employee files
- Process bi-weekly payroll
- Dynamic oral and business communication skills. Ability to take initiative and work independently while being a team player.
- Miscellaneous office manager responsibilities (Supply orders, system maintenance, etc.)
- Assist department heads with payroll/benefit processing and questions
- Provides any other administrative duties as deemed necessary by the General Manager and/or based on business needs.
Computer Systems
- Become knowledgeable in all pertinent accounting related software used by the Company including POS systems and general ledger system.
Budgeting/Forecasting
- Provide input to forecasting and budgeting projects as needed
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Must be able to multitask and follow up on issues as necessary
- Will spend time working on the computer in fulfilling job requirements
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in controller jobs across South Carolina.
- CPA license active or eligible for reciprocity through the South Carolina Board of Accountancy
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution
- Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience including supervisory responsibility
- Demonstrated expertise in GAAP financial reporting and month-end close processes
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Strong background in internal controls, audit coordination, and regulatory compliance
Controller Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a controller in South Carolina?
Most controllers in South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and several years of progressive experience, often beginning as a staff accountant or senior accountant. While no state license is required to hold the title of controller, earning a CPA license through the South Carolina Board of Accountancy significantly strengthens candidacy. South Carolina CPA licensure requires passing the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting the state's education and experience requirements.
Which companies hire controllers in South Carolina?
Employers hiring controllers in South Carolina right now include CompX National, Hanania Automotive, and Eaton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. South Carolina's mix of large manufacturers, regional hospital systems, and state agencies generates consistent controller demand well beyond the largest metros.
Which South Carolina cities have the most controller jobs?
Greenville, North Charleston, and Irmo lead South Carolina for controller openings. Columbia's concentration of state government agencies, universities, and regional headquarters drives demand there, while Greenville reflects the Upstate's dense manufacturing and logistics base anchored by employers like BMW and Michelin, and Charleston's growing port economy and healthcare sector sustain strong hiring along the coast.
Are there remote controller jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, though they represent a smaller share of openings than in purely analytical roles, since controllers typically oversee on-site accounting teams and coordinate directly with auditors and operations. About 27% of controller openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common than fully remote. Financial reporting oversight and budgeting functions are the tasks most frequently performed off-site.
How can I get hired as a controller in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is to build experience as a senior accountant or accounting manager at a South Carolina manufacturer, hospital system, or regional CPA firm before stepping into a controller role. Large employers like Prisma Health and SCANA-affiliated entities have historically developed internal candidates through rotation programs and stretch assignments. Earning your CPA through the South Carolina Board of Accountancy while still in a senior accountant role signals readiness and shortens the time to a first controller appointment.
Where can I find and apply to controller jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to controller jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search by city or specialty to see roles that fit your background, then apply directly to the ones that match your experience and seniority level.
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