Finance Controller

Company Overview

Perdue Office Interiors, a Suddath Company, has provided innovative workplace solutions for organizations ranging from start-up entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies since 1916. As the exclusive Steelcase dealer in the region, Perdue provides products and turnkey services you won’t find anywhere else in North Florida.

General position summary:
The Finance Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls for the Perdue company. This role ensures timely and accurate financial information, supports operational decision-making, and helps drive profitability across manufacturing, inventory, and distribution activities. The Finance Controller will have strong FP&A and business analytics background. This role partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen financial discipline, improve processes, manage risk, and support strategic growth.

• Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, fixed assets, and month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare, review, and distribute timely financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and cash flow planning processes.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets and support compliance with GAAP and company standards.
• Monitor manufacturing and inventory financial performance, including standard costing, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, margin analysis, and operational variances.
• Partner with operations, sales, procurement, and leadership teams to evaluate pricing, profitability, inventory levels, and capital expenditures.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and support tax and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency.
• Supervise and develop finance and accounting staff, setting priorities and ensuring high-quality output.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to support strategic planning and business decisions.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and GAAP.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial analysis in a manufacturing or furniture environment.
• Ability to interpret financial results and translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.

This position is responsible for supervising finance and accounting team members and may include assigning work, reviewing performance, training employees, and supporting department development.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with at least 5 years in a controller, assistant controller, or…