Comptroller/Finance/Accounting

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

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.
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 Activity Level:

Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.

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.
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