Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

We are currently recruiting a hands‑on Controller that will be responsible for coordinating all finance and accounting activities at our Garner, NC location. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing, analyzing, and explaining financial reports in a manufacturing environment and have hands‑on experience with full cycle accounting including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, account reconciliations, general ledger, and month‑end closings. A thorough understanding of cost accounting in a manufacturing environment is essential.

The Controller will work closely with site leadership to provide insight into the financial operations of the business and ensure all business needs are met from a financial perspective.

This position currently includes three direct reports.

• Prepare a monthly Financial Reporting Package and Operations Deck covering a detailed P&L with variance explanations, capital spending details, and other financial and operational KPI’s
• Hands on involvement of all general accounting functions
• Complete the month‑end and year‑end close process for the site including journal entries, reconciliations and financial statements
• Filing all statutory reporting, sales and use tax and other tax returns
• Preparation of daily and weekly performance reports and operational metrics for distribution to management
• Facilitates and coordinates intercompany activities and accounting as needed
• Manage ERP cost accounting and the impact to financial statements
• Manage the billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable processes
• Maintain Fixed Asset register and track capital spending
• Monitoring the internal control environment
• Other duties may be assigned

• Bachelor's degree (B.
  
  A.) or equivalent in accounting/finance
• 7+ years of accounting experience and at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office software
• Experience with general ledger packages of integrated ERP systems
• At least 3 years management experience supervising direct reports