Financial Controller

Location: Onsite in West Monroe, Louisiana
Pay Rate: $110,000 - $135,000 + bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Introduction

Our client is seeking a Financial Controller II to serve as a business partner for operations and help drive financial performance across two manufacturing sites. This role combines plant controlling, financial controlling, FP&A, financial reporting, and leadership responsibilities.

The Financial Controller II will oversee financial reporting for the West Monroe, LA and Austell, GA manufacturing sites, including balance sheet, P&L, cash flow, and key business metrics. This person will also identify opportunities to improve financial performance, processes, reporting tools, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including coordination with internal and external auditors.
• Manage fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and treasury guidelines.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and serve as Compliance Officer for supported units.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning in partnership with operational and commercial leaders.
• Analyze cost structures, standard costs, and manufacturing variances.
• Conduct product profitability and margin analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Review financial performance and proactively identify operational and financial improvement opportunities.
• Provide clear financial insights to local leadership teams.
• Evaluate and improve financial processes, reporting tools, and systems to drive business efficiency.
• Lead, coach, and develop Finance and Controlling professionals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in controlling, financial management, FP&A, or a related finance function.
• Experience with financial statements, cost controlling, cost accounting, and product costing.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and business partnership skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work onsite in West Monroe, Louisiana.
• Ability to travel occasionally to another supported site, up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Finance or controlling experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Plant Controller, Financial Controller, or similar background.
• Experience with JD Edwards.
• SAP experience.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of IFRS.

Company Benefits & Culture

• Full benefits package including major medical, 401k with match, and PTO.
• Direct hire opportunity with bonus potential.
• Opportunity to serve as a finance business partner for manufacturing operations.
• Leadership role with responsibility for developing finance professionals.
• Role focused on process improvement, financial performance, and operational partnership.

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