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.

Essential Duties:

* 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 Required:

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

Experience

Required:

* 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.

Personal

Competencies:

* 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.

Internal Contacts:
Frequent contact with internal customers at all levels.

External Contacts:
Occasional contact with external customers, most often banking or auditing…