Controller
Gainesville, GA
Full Time
Experienced
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, and fixed assets
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Maintain ownership of the general ledger, ensuring proper classification and completeness
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
- Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and supported
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Establish and enforce strong internal controls to safeguard company assets
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and accounting practices
Inventory & Cost Accounting
- Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, reconciliation, and physical inventory processes
- Ensure accurate accounting for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
- Support standard costing, variance analysis, and product costing accuracy
- Partner with operations to align financial reporting with production activity
Audit & Financial Governance
- Lead internal and external audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules
- Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors
- Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across the organization
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals
- Promote accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
- Oversee hiring, training, and performance management
Systems & Process Improvement
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability
- Optimize ERP system utilization and financial reporting capabilities
- Support system implementations, upgrades, and automation initiatives
- Standardize accounting processes across locations
Business Partnership
- Partner with operations and leadership to ensure accurate and meaningful financial reporting
- Provide insights into financial results, variances, and account activity
- Support operational decision-making through accurate financial data
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 3–5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams
- Strong experience in manufacturing, including cost and inventory accounting required
- Experience supporting plant operations (manufacturing strongly preferred)
- ERP experience in a manufacturing environment required
- CPA preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Deep expertise in general ledger, close processes, and reconciliations
- Solid understanding of cost and inventory accounting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent leadership and team development capabilities
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
140k-150k plus bonus and excellent benefits
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