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Executive Director - Aris Amplify, Recruitment Services:
Accounting & Finance, Sales & Marketing, HR & Executive Support, and Engineering & Operations

Our client, a privately held, private equity-backed manufacturing company, is seeking a Controller to lead all aspects of accounting and financial operations. Reporting directly to the president, this role offers an opportunity to strengthen financial processes, implement best practices and partner with leadership in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Position Overview

This is a high-impact role for an accounting leader who thrives in a hands-on setting and wants to help shape the financial foundation of a growing company. You will:

• Drive a faster, more disciplined month-end close and deliver timely, decision-ready financials
• Establish strong accrual and reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Lead cash management, liquidity planning and forecasting
• Oversee cost and inventory accounting, with preparation for a standard-costing environment
• Collaborate with operations and executive leadership to support day-to-day needs and long-term strategy

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to join a private equity-backed manufacturing company at a key stage of growth. As Controller, you will help build scalable financial operations, work directly with senior leadership and play a critical role in both operational execution and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle, including close, accruals, reconciliations and reporting
• Oversee treasury functions, including daily cash positioning, working capital and covenant reporting
• Strengthen internal controls and streamline accounting processes
• Lead cost and inventory accounting, including variance analysis and valuation methods
• Prepare accurate financial statements with clear management commentary
• Serve as primary contact for external audits and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Six or more years of progressive accounting experience, with at least three in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, cost accounting and cash forecasting
• ERP experience (Sage 100 or similar) and advanced Excel skills
• Proven track record of improving close timelines and financial processes
• Preferred: CPA (or pursuing), experience with standard costing and BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Ability to work on-site in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

About Aris Amplify

This search is being conducted by Aris Amplify, a Charles Aris Inc. company. We specialize in connecting top-tier talent with growth-oriented companies across the country in accounting and finance, engineering and operations, sales and marketing, and HR and executive support — all on a contingent basis. We are committed to creating meaningful connections between exceptional talent and dynamic organizations through a focused, efficient and personalized recruiting process.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function Finance
• Industries Manufacturing

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