Controller

NorthPoint Search Group

$140K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • 8-10+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • 3-5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams
  • Strong experience in manufacturing, including cost and inventory accounting required
  • ERP experience in a manufacturing environment required
  • CPA preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, and fixed assets
  • Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy
  • Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Establish and enforce strong internal controls to safeguard company assets
  • Lead internal and external audit processes, serving as primary contact for auditors
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability
  • Partner with operations and leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting

Benefits

  • Excellent benefits package
  • Performance bonuses
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Team-oriented work environment
  • Flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting & Financial Reporting
  • Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, and fixed assets
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Maintain ownership of the general ledger, ensuring proper classification and completeness
  • Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
  • Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and supported
Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Establish and enforce strong internal controls to safeguard company assets
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and accounting practices
Inventory & Cost Accounting
  • Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, reconciliation, and physical inventory processes
  • Ensure accurate accounting for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
  • Support standard costing, variance analysis, and product costing accuracy
  • Partner with operations to align financial reporting with production activity
Audit & Financial Governance
  • Lead internal and external audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors
  • Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across the organization
Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals
  • Promote accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
  • Oversee hiring, training, and performance management
Systems & Process Improvement
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability
  • Optimize ERP system utilization and financial reporting capabilities
  • Support system implementations, upgrades, and automation initiatives
  • Standardize accounting processes across locations
Business Partnership
  • Partner with operations and leadership to ensure accurate and meaningful financial reporting
  • Provide insights into financial results, variances, and account activity
  • Support operational decision-making through accurate financial data
QualificationsEducation & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • 8-10+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • 3-5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams
  • Strong experience in manufacturing, including cost and inventory accounting required
  • Experience supporting plant operations (manufacturing strongly preferred)
  • ERP experience in a manufacturing environment required
  • CPA preferred
Skills & Competencies
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
  • Deep expertise in general ledger, close processes, and reconciliations
  • Solid understanding of cost and inventory accounting
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent leadership and team development capabilities
  • Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Please send your resume to [email protected] for immediate consideration
140k-150k plus bonus and excellent benefits

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