Controller

Are you a hands-on financial leader ready to drive operations at a thriving Sardis, MS manufacturing plant? We are looking for a full-time Controller to manage daily cash flow, month-end closes, standard costing, and inventory alongside our executive team. If you bring 3-5 years of plant accounting experience and love a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts the bottom line, let's connect! Apply today with Randstad to take the next step in your career.

salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Plant Financial Leadership: Own the month-end close, produce accurate financial statements, reconcile general ledger accounts, and manage inter-company balances.
• Costing & Analytics: Develop and maintain standard costs, prepare customer quotes, evaluate project paybacks, and deliver daily operational performance reports to executive leadership.
• Daily Cash & Credit Management: Monitor daily cash balances/flow, handle A/R invoicing, manage collections, perform credit checks on new customers, and coordinate bank loans as needed.
• Inventory & Asset Management: Oversee fixed asset schedules, evaluate inventory accuracy, manage inventory provisions, and actively participate in the annual physical inventory count.
• Team Supervision: Guide, mentor, and oversee the day-to-day activities of the local accounting team.
• Audit & Compliance Prep: Lead the charge on year-end audit schedules, property tax filings, and insurance renewal prep.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience strictly within a manufacturing environment .
• Technical Chops: Proven expertise in standard costing, general ledger integrity, fixed assets, and data entry/ERP systems.
• Mindset: analytical ability, high attention to detail, and a hands-on approach to daily plant transactions.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment

Skills

• Accounting Degree (4 years of experience is preferred)
• Manufacturing
• ERP
• Inventory
• General Ledger (4 years of experience is required)
• Accounts Receivable (4 years of experience is required)
• Accounts Payable (4 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.