Controller, Accounting, Financial Controller

Controller
Ball Ground, GA (Fully onsite)
Salary Range: $155,000 - $165,000 + 15% bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• This Controller opportunity offers ownership of the finance and accounting function across four U.S. manufacturing locations, providing significant visibility and impact.
• As the Controller, you'll serve as a key member of the leadership team and help influence strategic business decisions.
• The Controller will partner directly with operations, commercial, and functional leaders to drive business performance and growth.
• Gain exposure to executive leadership while advancing your career in a highly visible Controller role.
• This Controller role combines strategic planning, operational finance, and team leadership, creating a well-rounded executive finance opportunity.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and performance analysis as the primary Controller for the business unit.
• The Controller will have the opportunity to build and develop finance talent while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Join an innovative manufacturing environment serving critical industries including clean energy, aerospace, healthcare, food & beverage, and semiconductors.

• Lead all financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic analysis activities as the Controller.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities, improve operational performance, and support key decisions as the organization's Controller.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, month-end close activities, and compliance with US GAAP in your role as Controller.
• Evaluate capital investments, strategic initiatives, and growth opportunities while serving as the lead Controller for the business unit.
• Develop, mentor, and lead finance and accounting team members while establishing best practices as Controller.
• Serve as the senior Controller and financial business partner to leadership across multiple manufacturing locations.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of finance or accounting experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment, ideally preparing you for a Controller leadership role.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams, projects, or business initiatives as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Finance Manager, or similar finance leader.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and operational finance required for success as a Controller.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or prior Controller experience within a multi-site manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, communicate financial insights, and drive results expected of a successful Controller.