Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a wood and furniture manufacturing organization in Alpharetta, Georgia through a Contract engagement. This role is ideal for a finance leader with a strong background in inventory accounting who can strengthen operational controls, improve financial visibility, and bring structure to documentation practices. The selected candidate will partner closely with operations and accounting teams to enhance reporting accuracy, reinforce inventory discipline, and help position the business for better decision-making.

Responsibilities:
• Lead inventory accounting activities by reviewing stock movement, validating balances, and ensuring records accurately reflect manufacturing and warehouse activity.
• Prepare and analyze inventory-related financial reports, highlighting trends, variances, and areas that require corrective action.
• Oversee inventory reconciliation efforts by comparing physical counts, system records, and financial data to resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Evaluate inventory valuation methods and confirm costing practices align with financial standards and business needs.
• Create, organize, and maintain process documentation that supports accounting controls, reporting workflows, and operational consistency.
• Coordinate document collection, scanning, and record management to improve accessibility, audit readiness, and retention of key financial materials.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify inefficiencies, strengthen internal controls, and improve the overall financial structure of inventory processes.
• Support ongoing process improvements, including documentation updates and operational finance initiatives tied to inventory accuracy and reporting reliability.• Proven experience serving in a Controller or senior-level accounting leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory tracking, inventory reconciliation, and inventory valuation principles.
• Ability to produce clear financial and inventory reports that support operational and executive decision-making.
• Experience developing process documentation and maintaining organized financial records and supporting documents.
• Familiarity with document control practices, including compiling, scanning, and managing accounting documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across finance, operations, and leadership teams.
• High level of attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in complex data sets.