Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Controller – Manufacturing

Location: Charlotte Metro area
Schedule: On-Site
Employment Type: Full-Time

Precision Recruiting Solutions Group is partnering with a fast-growing, Private Equity-backed manufacturing organization in the Charlotte Metro area seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations and serve as a key member of the leadership team.

This is a high-visibility role within an intense, performance-driven PE environment. The Controller will drive EBITDA through operational efficiencies, strong systems, disciplined financial close processes, and enhanced reporting visibility.

The Controller will own the monthly close, manage a small accounting team, and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting to Private Equity ownership and senior lenders. This role requires both technical accounting strength and operational partnership across the business.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces accountability, and enjoys building structure within growing organizations.

• Own the monthly close process and produce accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

• Ensure disciplined close timelines with clear, actionable reporting

• Develop and maintain strong internal controls

• Prepare board-quality reporting packages including KPIs, variance analysis, and commentary

• Deliver lender reporting including covenant compliance, borrowing base schedules, and supporting documentation

• Support audits, lender exams, and financial diligence processes

• Partner with operations on inventory accounting, cost drivers, margin analysis, and physical counts

• Improve cost visibility and financial transparency across manufacturing operations

• Drive EBITDA improvement initiatives through financial insights

• Lead or support ERP implementation/enhancement initiatives (Net Suite experience highly desired)

• Improve reporting automation and standard operating procedures

• Strengthen accounting infrastructure to support continued growth

• Manage and develop a small accounting/finance team

• Establish accountability, structure, and professional growth within the department

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience

• 2+ years of direct leadership experience

• Strong GAAP knowledge and month-end close discipline

• Manufacturing experience (inventory & costing required)

• Experience operating within PE-backed or lender-driven environments

• Advanced Excel skills

• Net Suite systems implementation experience strongly preferred

• CPA and/or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• Experience with manufacturing ERPs (Net Suite preferred)

• Audit, diligence, or Quality of Earnings exposure

• Direct impact on EBITDA and operational performance

• Significant exposure to PE ownership and senior lenders

• Key leadership role in a growing organization

• Opportunity to professionalize reporting, systems, and controls