Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Controller Position

Now hiring Controller | Direct Hire

Location:

Grand Coteau, LA Salary: $ per year

Schedule:

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Standard Business Hours (Day Shift) You Know Accounting. Let's Put It to Work. Staffmark is hiring a Controller in Grand Coteau for someone who knows the numbers, keeps the books tight, and gets it done. Accurately.

The Expertise You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong cost accounting and inventory accounting experience
• Experience with ERP systems (Delmia Works, IQMS, SAP, Net Suite, or similar)
• Experience in independently managing month-end close processes
• Previous staff supervision and leadership experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Knowledge of payroll oversight and payroll reconciliations
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management
• Ability to analyze manufacturing variances and inventory valuation
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing/plant environment
• Process-driven and systems-oriented mindset

Additional Strengths We Value:

• CPA or CMA certification
• Experience in injection molding or discrete manufacturing
• Experience with standard costing systems
• Experience supporting bank and lender reporting
• Experience in growth-stage companies ($10M–$50M revenue)
• Experience supporting cost-based pricing models
• Experience managing economic development incentives and tax credit programs

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations for the manufacturing facility
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes
• Prepare and maintain GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain accrual schedules
• Oversee cash reconciliations, bank reporting, and cash forecasting
• Prepare monthly management reports and KPI scorecards
• Manage cost accounting, inventory valuation, and standard cost systems
• Analyze labor, material, and overhead variances
• Monitor work-in-process (WIP) and percentage-of-completion calculations
• Validate cost models and support customer pricing decisions
• Review and approve financial components of customer quotes
• Analyze actual versus quoted margins and identify variance drivers
• Manage accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, and vendor relationships
• Monitor inventory levels and working capital performance
• Prepare borrowing base reports and maintain lender compliance reporting
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process and forecasting activities
• Prepare budget-versus-actual variance analyses
• Support long-range financial planning and rolling forecasts
• Oversee payroll approval, payroll reconciliations, and payroll tax compliance
• Monitor PTO, benefits, and workforce cost reporting
• Support insurance renewals and workers' compensation reporting
• Maintain internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance
• Support external audits and tax preparation activities
• Manage fixed asset accounting and capitalization policies
• Oversee ERP financial modules and reporting automation initiatives
• Supervise and develop accounting and HR/payroll support staff
• Crosstrain team members and document financial processes
• Recommend departmental improvements and staffing plans as the company grows
• Partner with leadership, sales, and operations teams to improve profitability and financial performance
• Serve as the financial authority on cost integrity, pricing validation, and margin analysis

About This Opportunity:

This is a direct hire role—offering long-term stability, full benefits, and a real seat at the table in a growing manufacturing organization where your work will have a lasting impact.

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