Controller; Manufacturing

$90000 - $130000 per year | Cajah's Mountain, NC | On-site | Permanent

We are seeking a hands-on Controller to join an established manufacturing organization in the Lenoir, NC area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or experienced Controller who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Our client offers a collaborative, supportive work environment, excellent work-life balance, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced financial leadership while taking on increasing responsibility.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in accounting, experience in manufacturing, and the ability to understand not just the numbers, but the story behind them.

• Competitive Compensation: $90,000–$120,000 base salary, depending on experience.
• Annual Bonus: 10–15% bonus opportunity.
• Career Advancement:
  Opportunity to grow into broader financial leadership responsibilities.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Flexible, casual environment with minimal evening and weekend work.
• Supportive Culture:
  Collaborative colleagues and approachable leadership.
• Long-Term Opportunity:
  Stable organization offering meaningful career growth and development. Possible opportunity to move into CFO seat!

• Manage monthly close activities and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger transactions, and account reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Maintain balance sheet accuracy and support internal accounting controls.
• Support manufacturing cost accounting and inventory-related accounting activities.
• Analyze financial information, investigate discrepancies, and recommend process improvements.
• Oversee payroll‑related accounting and collaborate with HR as needed.
• Work with internal teams to improve financial reporting, data accuracy, and accounting processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as responsibilities expand.
• Partner with leadership on accounting and operational initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5-10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end close.
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting and inventory accounting.
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly and work effectively across departments.
• Hands‑on mentality with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Interest in professional growth and expanded leadership responsibilities.
• Candidates with Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller experience are encouraged to apply.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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