| Location | Rock Spring, GA |
Bookkeeper/Accounting Manager- Manufacturing- Gainesville, Ga
The Finance & Site Controller leads financial operations at a manufacturing site, ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, and operational alignment with corporate standards. This role manages a small finance team, drives budgeting and forecasting processes, supports decision-making, and partners with site leadership to optimize profitability and operational efficiency.
Financial Compliance & Control
Ensure compliance with financial procedures and Group policies
Develop and maintain internal finance procedures, including spending authorizations
Oversee site compliance with product flow, inventory, and internal controls
Manage internal audits, self-audits, and external tax reviews
Maintain adherence to corporate finance standards
Financial Reporting & Operations Management
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Present monthly financial reviews to site and regional leadership
Coordinate external audits and compliance reporting
Ensure reliability of standard costing and perform variance analysis
Manage CapEx, inventory, cash, and fixed assets at the site level
Budgeting, Forecasting & Decision Support
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes
Monitor budget vs actuals and provide actionable variance insights
Support financial modeling, profitability analysis, and decision-ready analytics
Validate post-launch program financials and track variances
Performance Management
Drive key performance metrics aligned with company objectives
Design dashboards to monitor production-to-plan and delivery performance
Support cost optimization and productivity initiatives
Business Partnership
Act as strategic partner to site leadership
Contribute to site strategic planning and action plans
Identify financial risks and opportunities, recommending solutions
Monitor plant profitability and operational alignment
New Program Financial Oversight
Join program launch teams and ensure financial data integration
Monitor start-up performance vs business plan
Validate post-launch program financials
Team Leadership & Development
Lead a team of 4–5 (cost accountant, staff accountant, interns)
Coach and develop finance team members
Foster a culture of performance, curiosity, and cross-functional collaboration
Enhance financial awareness across operational teams
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
10+ years experience with month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and accounting management
1+ year of experience in manufacturing
Ability to commute to the site
Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
Finance & Site Controller overseeing manufacturing site financials, compliance, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, team leadership, and cost optimization.
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