Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Controller Position

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in North Mississippi area. This position will play a key role in financial oversight, with a strong focus on product costing, reporting accuracy, and timely close activities. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of manufacturing cost structures and can translate financial data into practical insights that support business decisions.

• Direct day-to-day accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records across the organization.
• Lead monthly close processes, ensuring financial statements are completed on schedule and reflect reliable results.
• Manage manufacturing cost accounting activities, including analysis of production costs, inventory valuation, and cost performance trends.
• Oversee standard costing processes and review variances to identify operational and financial improvement opportunities.
• Partner with plant and business leaders to provide financial analysis that supports budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Ensure strong internal controls, compliance with accounting standards, and consistency in financial reporting practices.
• Utilize Sage X3 to support accounting workflows, reporting, and cost-related analysis within the manufacturing environment.