Comptroller/Finance/Accounting

Company Overview Perdue Office Interiors, a Suddath Company, has provided innovative workplace solutions for organizations ranging from start-up entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies since 1916. The Finance Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls for the Perdue company. This role ensures timely and accurate financial information, supports operational decision-making, and helps drive profitability across manufacturing, inventory, and distribution activities. The Finance Controller will have strong FP&A and business analytics background. This role partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen financial discipline, improve processes, manage risk, and support strategic growth.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, fixed assets, and month-end and year-end close.

Prepare, review, and distribute timely financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.

Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and cash flow planning processes.

Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets and support compliance with GAAP and company standards.

Monitor manufacturing and inventory financial performance, including standard costing, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, margin analysis, and operational variances.

Partner with operations, sales, procurement, and leadership teams to evaluate pricing, profitability, inventory levels, and capital expenditures.

Coordinate internal and external audits and support tax and regulatory reporting requirements.

Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency.

Supervise and develop finance and accounting staff, setting priorities and ensuring high-quality output.

Provide financial insight and recommendations to support strategic planning and business decisions.

Job Skills Required Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and GAAP.

Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial analysis in a manufacturing or furniture environment.

Ability to interpret financial results and translate data into actionable business recommendations.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial/ERP systems.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities This position is responsible for supervising finance and accounting team members and may include assigning work, reviewing performance, training employees, and supporting department development.

Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.

10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with at least 5 years in a controller, assistant controller, or senior accounting leadership role preferred.

Manufacturing, contract furniture, or related industry experience strongly preferred.

Experience with ERP systems, budgeting tools, and financial reporting platforms required.

Experience with Acquisition and Integration is preferred

Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, business correspondence, policies, procedures, and regulatory guidance.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leadership, employees, auditors, and external business partners.

Ability to apply concepts of accounting, finance, statistics, and business mathematics to support planning and decision-making.

Reasoning Ability Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, evaluate alternatives, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and apply sound judgment in complex financial and operational situations.

Computer Operations To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and the ability to effectively use ERP, accounting, budgeting, reporting, payroll, and other business systems used in the performance of job duties.

Planning/Organization Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday.

Ability to manage confidential information, organize workflow, meet deadlines, and coordinate multiple responsibilities across finance and operations.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred

Physical/Environmental Demands Physical/Environmental Demands: Activity: Stand - Under 1/3 Time Walk - Under 1/3 Time Sit - Over 2/3 Time Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Over 2/3 Time Reach with hands and arms - 1/3 to 2/3 Time Climb or balance - None Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - Under 1/3 Time Talk or hear - over 1/3 to 2/3 time Taste or smell - None Other - None Physical Activity Level: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials. Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

At Perdue, we’re committed to helping our employees flourish and reach new heights. Our core values are the foundation for everything we do. We fulfill our promises to each other and our customers by being reliable, transparent and trustworthy. INNOVATION We strive to innovate, inspiring and encouraging passionate and creative ideas that solve customer problems and improve how we work. TEAMWORK We win together, as one team around the globe, respecting and encouraging the perspectives of others, with full commitment to each other, our customers and our common success. CARING We care about each other, our customers, partners and community. We provide a caring and safe environment that supports our employees' growth, development and well-being. AGILITY We are agile and flexible. We think and act quickly to creatively solve unique customer and employee challenges, while readily adapting to changing market needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER VETERANS/DISABLED EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER VETERANS/DISABLED

We are a passionate team of office space designers, marketers, sales executives, project managers, installation professionals and so much more. And we are always looking for top talent to help us reach our goal of creating unique office interiors that help our customers be more productive. No matter what job you do, we can help you design your dream career.