Controller

NorthPoint Search Group

  • Gainesville, GA
  • 8 days ago

    Highlights

    Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. 3–5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGainesville, GA

    Description

    Key Responsibilities

    Accounting & 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

    Qualifications

    Education & 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

    Andree@Stafffinancial.com

    for immediate consideration140k-150k plus bonus and excellent benefits

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