Controller

Controller | Charlotte, NC

Fully onsite

$160,000 - $180,000 DOE

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for a growing manufacturing organization. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who began their career in public accounting and has progressed through increasingly responsible corporate accounting and finance roles within the manufacturing industry.

The Controller will oversee the month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, audit activities, and day-to-day accounting operations while partnering closely with senior leadership. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on manufacturing accounting experience, and a demonstrated progression into accounting leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the accounting function, including general ledger, month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee manufacturing accounting activities, including inventory, standard costing, cost accounting, overhead allocations, reserves, and variance analysis.
• Manage and develop the accounting team while establishing clear processes, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors and coordinate annual audit activities.
• Partner with operations and leadership to analyze financial performance, margins, production costs, and operational trends.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and other financial planning initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting capabilities, and overall efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support senior leadership with financial analysis and strategic decision-making.
• Assist with ERP enhancements, system implementations, and process automation initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing industry accounting experience required.
• Progressive career advancement within accounting, ideally demonstrating growth from public accounting or staff-level accounting into senior accounting and leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and audit processes.
• Hands-on experience with inventory and manufacturing/cost accounting.
• Previous experience managing and developing an accounting team.
• Strong ERP and Microsoft Excel skills.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced environment.