North America Controller

Lead Controller

Location:

Hybrid (Elizabethtown, NC)

Supervisor:
Finance Director

The Lead Controller is responsible for the overall financial control, compliance, and accounting operations. This role ensures full US GAAP compliance, maintains a strong SOX control environment, oversees month-end close processes, and partners closely with Operations and Corporate Finance. The Lead Controller manages the Controlling team and plays a critical role in driving financial accuracy, operational insight, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

• Ensure full compliance with US GAAP across both entities
• Implement, maintain, and enhance SOX internal controls
• Perform internal audits and coordinate external audit activities
• Perform and ensure accurate and timely month‑end close procedures
• Prepare income tax information for Corporate reporting
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure integrity of financial data

• Perform annual standard cost updates
• Conduct physical inventory variance analysis and inventory controls oversight
• Oversee cost accounting processes in a manufacturing environment
• Analyze variances and provide financial insight to Operations leadership

• Oversee fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure controls
• Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations
• Review credit card transactions and perform related expenditure controls
• Concur Expense system user administration
• Manage JDE and iBuy purchase order approval limits and governance
• Perform ad hoc analysis requests related to expenses, balance sheet movements, etc.

• Lead, mentor, and develop two direct reports, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
• Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and ensure succession planning for key roles
• Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and Corporate Finance
• “Manage upwards” by seeking to understand leadership needs, communicating risks and insights early, and effectively supporting decision‑making through clear, data‑driven recommendations

• Research and interpret complex accounting issues
• Lead the adoption and documentation of new accounting standards, policies, and procedures
• Provide expertise on revenue recognition, fixed asset management and other topics

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• Big 4 public accounting audit background
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Understanding of cost accounting principles
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Experience with global ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE)
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving skill
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and lead change in a complex, matrixed organization
• High integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement

• CPA or equivalent certification
• Manufacturing industry experience

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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