Corporate Controller

Corporate ControllerThis is a high-impact opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader to partner directly with the CFO and take ownership of the day-to-day accounting function for a dynamic manufacturing organization. The Corporate Controller will lead the close process, strengthen balance sheet and income statement controls, deliver accurate financial statement roll-ups, and manage the external audit relationship. The role offers meaningful scope to improve processes, elevate the quality and timeliness of financial reporting, and coach and develop an established three-person accounting team.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the monthly, quarterly, and annual close. Improve processes to streamline the close and enable timely financial analysis.Maintain a proactive close calendar, establish clear accountability, and identify bottlenecks before deadlines are at risk.Strengthen balance sheet and income statement reconciliation practices, including self-attesting reconciliations that clearly document ownership, supporting detail, rationale, and resolution of reconciling items.Prepare accurate consolidated financial statements, disclosures, and cash flow statements; ensure parent and operating-company accounts and statements tie out correctly.Manage the day-to-day external audit relationship, coordinate audit schedules and supporting documentation, and resolve audit findings promptly.Serve as the technical authority for complex transactions, including system, reporting, balance sheet, and P&L implications.Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team through effective delegation, career development, cross-training, and clear performance expectations.Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, banking, and other accounting operations.Own borrowing-base reporting involving inventory and accounts receivable collateral, proactively identifying issues that could affect collateral availability.Build sufficient treasury knowledge to support cash management, debt reporting, lender requirements, and borrowing-base activities.Partner with operational finance leaders to ensure inventory, manufacturing costs, reserves, and related accounting activity are accurately reflected in the financial statements.Improve accounting policies, internal controls, ERP processes, documentation, and reporting efficiency.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.10+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including meaningful leadership responsibility.Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, three-statement financial reporting, consolidations, cash flow preparation, internal controls, and general ledger accounting.Demonstrated success leading financial closes and serving as a primary contact for external auditors.Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred; experience with inventory and cost accounting is important.Strong ERP capabilities and experience improving accounting processes, controls, and systems.Proven ability to develop teams, establish accountability, solve complex accounting issues, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate strategically while remaining close enough to the details to ensure accuracy and control.