VP Finance & Corporate Controller

Location: Thomasville, GA – in-office role; full relocation support available for the selected candidate, if needed

Reports To: SVP, Finance, Accounting & IT

Jobs Supervised: Operations Controller, Corporate Payroll Director, Corporate Tax Accountant, Plant Controllers

Basic Function: This role provides leadership over the financial reporting and controllership functions for a $750M+ revenue organization, including oversight of financial reporting, tax, payroll, plant accounting, and internal controls. The position ensures the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial results, while maintaining a strong internal control environment and safeguarding company assets.

In addition to core controllership responsibilities, the VP Finance & Corporate Controller leads financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning, and delivers insights that support business performance and operational decision-making. This role partners closely with senior leadership to enhance financial discipline, evaluate performance, and support the Company’s strategic and operational objectives.

• Reviews and supervises the preparation of internal financial reports.
• Supervises the preparation of the consolidated Federal Income Tax Return and individual Federal and State tax returns.
• Establishes and updates accounting policies.
• Protects corporate assets through the development and implementation of sound accounting policies, procedures and controls.
• Provides meaningful and accurate financial data and analysis to management for timely managerial decisions and controls.
• Develop financial analysis of short- and long-term financial goals and monitor actual results against the plans.
• Develop a qualified and motivated staff to meet current needs and future plans.
• Keep abreast of financial regulations impacting the Corporation.
• Organize and manage the development of annual operating plan and monthly forecasts.
• Analyze and assist in development of annual capital spending plan.
• Interprets budgets and operating data for management.
• Ensures the Company complies with applicable tax and financial reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with Credit Manager on implementation and maintenance of effective credit analysis and risk management functions.
• Responsible for the overall functioning of the Payroll and plant accounting functions and collaborates on Corporate office accounting.
• Coordinate company-wide JSOX compliance efforts, ensuring alignment with internal control requirements and corporate governance standards.
• Responsible for financial reporting and budgeting software package (One Stream).
• Other duties as directed by the SVP, Finance, Accounting & IT, CEO or Board of Directors.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required. MBA or other advanced business degree is a plus. CPA strongly preferred.

• Minimum of 12 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with clear advancement into leadership roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in controllership, including financial reporting, general ledger, cost accounting, and internal controls.
• Proven experience building and leading high-performing teams and partnering with executive leadership to drive business performance.
• Track record of increasing responsibility across both operational finance and corporate accounting, ideally within a multi-site organization.
• Familiarity with IFRS and experience operating in a multinational environment, including coordination with global parent or international entities, is preferred.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, including integration activities, is a plus.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing industry and demonstrated knowledge across a wide area of financial operations.
• Detailed knowledge of financial applications software.
• Ability to interact effectively at all business levels.

Travel Requirements: Ability to travel approximately 10–20% domestically and internationally to support Cleaver-Brooks locations, attend company meetings/events, and collaborate with business leaders across the organization.

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