Segment Controller Job Atlanta area,Georgia USA,Finance & Banking

Serve as the primary finance leader and trusted advisor to Segment Leadership
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, plant leadership, and Executive Leadership to drive revenue growth, margin expansion, profitability, and operational excellence
Provide financial analysis and recommendations for strategic initiatives, capital investments, pricing decisions, and operational improvements
Translate financial results into actionable business insights for senior management
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Develop financial models and scenario analyses
Monitor KPIs, identify trends, and drive accountability for financial targets and operational objectives
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
Oversee segment accounting in compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
Support corporate reporting and external audit activities
Lead standard costing, inventory accounting, product costing, variance analysis, and manufacturing overhead allocation
Analyze labor, material, and overhead costs and implement cost-reduction opportunities
Maintain internal controls, support SOX compliance and audits, assess risks, and implement mitigation strategies
Improve productivity, inventory management, capacity utilization, and working capital performance
Monitor capital expenditures and investment returns
Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting professionals within the segment
Build a high-performing finance organization focused on business partnership and continuous improvement

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience
5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong background in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, and internal controls
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Extensive experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar
Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analytics tools
MBA, CPA, CMA, or other advanced financial certification preferred
Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations preferred
Strong communication and presentation skills
Bachelor's degree, technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership capabilities required for the role

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, with a strong focus on U.S. GAAP compliance and manufacturing finance. Proven ability to lead finance teams, drive operational excellence, and provide strategic insights to senior management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Analysis
U.S. GAAP Compliance
ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics)
Financial Modeling
Leadership in Manufacturing Finance

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis
Cost Accounting
Financial Report ants
Data Analytics
Variance Analysis
Inventory Accounting
Capital Expenditure Monitoring
KPI Monitoring
Scenario Analysis
Budgeting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills
Presentation Skills
Mentoring
Business Partnership
Continuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing Finance
Operational Excellence
Cost-Reduction Opportunities
Internal Controls
SOX Compliance

Tools & Technologies

Excel
Financial Modeling Tools
Data Analytics Tools

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