10+ years of accounting experience, with 12 preferred
Prior controller experience is essential
Background in manufacturing or production accounting
Experience with multi-entity and multi-currency consolidation
Familiarity with PE-backed environments and Quality of Earnings processes
Experience in ERP stabilization or post-implementation cleanup
Responsibilities
Own North America accounting, covering 70% of the business
Lead cleanup of historical financials post-ERP implementation
Drive month-end close process from 10 days to 5
Serve as primary contact for auditors and valuation specialists
Translate financial insights for the board and shareholders
Contribute accounting expertise to ongoing cost accounting projects
Mentor team members for future leadership roles
Benefits
Fast-track visibility to the board and PE sponsor
Opportunity to lead accounting through ownership change
Involvement in AI-driven transformation of accounting processes
Supportive leadership focused on mentorship and career growth
Hybrid work model with flexible hours for global collaboration
Full Job Description
THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING
A PE-backed global company with operations across North America, EMEA, and APAC (15 entities in multiple currencies)
Reports directly to the CFO, a highly regarded leader known for developing and promoting his people
A seat on the management team, with regular board exposure: monthly board updates and quarterly board meetings
Leads a team of 7, including a strong #2 being developed toward a controller role
Works alongside peer regional controllers in EMEA and APAC
A supportive CEO and leadership team, with strong partners in Operations, IT, Legal, and Treasury
WHAT THEY OFFER YOU
Fast-track visibility to the board and the PE sponsor, which is rare at the controller level
The chance to lead accounting through a planned change of ownership and refinance
A front-row seat to an AI-driven transformation of AP, AR, and the close process
A leader who invests in mentorship and career growth
$160K-$180K base, plus a 20% bonus and equity
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC, hybrid with 4 days onsite
Flexible hours to accommodate early EMEA and late APAC calls
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT
Owns North America accounting, which is about 70% of the business, plus corporate consolidation of 13 international entities
Leads the cleanup of historical financials following an ERP implementation, ahead of a Quality of Earnings process in 2027
Drives the month-end close from 10 days down to 5
Serves as the primary point of contact for auditors, outsourced Big 4 tax, and valuation specialists, and translates their work for the board and shareholders
Brings an accounting perspective to a cost accounting project now underway
Mentors the next generation of controllership on the team
THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS
CPA and Big 4 experience required
10+ years of experience (12 preferred), with prior controller experience; not someone growing into the role
Manufacturing or production experience, with a strong background in cost and operational accounting
