Lead Controller

JOB SUMMARY

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. This is a Hybrid role based in Elizabethtown, NC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• 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

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• 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

Operational & Accounting Oversight

• 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 purchase order approval limits and governance

• Perform ad hoc analysis requests related to expenses, balance sheet movements,etc.

Team Leadership & Development

• 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