Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in Columbus, Mississippi. The ideal candidate will take charge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes, while ensuring compliance and accuracy across all financial operations. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in manufacturing and a commitment to maintaining high standards within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee the preparation of quarterly financial statements and reporting packages for the parent organization.

- Ensure accurate project-specific profit and loss (P& L) reporting and verify system-generated data.

- Consolidate annual budgets and develop rolling quarterly forecasts to support strategic planning.

- Manage cash flow and accounts receivable collections, including navigating complex international transactions.

- Supervise accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes to ensure efficient operations.

- Review fixed asset management procedures and validate the work completed by others.

- Prepare materials for board meetings, including detailed data analysis and reporting for multiple boards.

- Evaluate revenue capture, assess project profitability, and update financial forecasts for ongoing projects.

- Lead the month-end close process, optimizing timelines to achieve a 3-4 day completion target.

- Ensure compliance with quarterly reporting requirements and implement effective internal controls. Requirements

- CPA or MBA highly preferred

- Proficiency in financial systems such as SAP S/4

HANA or similar platforms.

- Demonstrated experience in manufacturing industry financial operations.

- Strong knowledge of internal controls and their implementation.

- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, supportive work culture while maintaining firm leadership.

- Advanced skills in forecasting, financial reporting, and cash management.

- Expertise in Microsoft Excel and handling accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).

- Familiarity with aerospace industry practices or government-related financial regulations is a plus.

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