Finance & Site Controller – Manufacturing

NorthPoint Search Group

Rock Spring, GA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Actuals, Auditing, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Business Plan, Business Processes, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Channel Strategies, Coaching, Corporate Finance, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Decision Support, Dental Insurance, External Audit, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Financial Policies, Financial Procedures, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk, Fixed Assets, Forecasting, Internal Audit, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Product Flow, Production Control, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Analysis, Reconciliation, Reporting Dashboards, Risk Analysis, Standard Costing, Startup, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Variance Analysis, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Rock Spring, GA
POSTED
28 days ago

Finance & Site Controller – Manufacturing

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Who:
A finance professional with 3+ years of experience in month-end close, account reconciliations, and accounting management, preferably with manufacturing experience, capable of leading a small finance team.

What:
Oversee site financial operations, reporting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and decision support while acting as a strategic partner to site leadership and ensuring alignment with corporate finance standards.

Where:
On-site at the manufacturing location; candidate must be able to commute.

When:
Immediate opportunity to manage site-level financial operations and lead a high-performing finance team.

Why:
This role provides a hands-on leadership position with direct impact on site profitability, operational alignment, financial transparency, and cost optimization.

Salary:
Competitive, commensurate with experience.


Job Summary

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.


Key Responsibilities

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


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • 3+ 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


Benefits

  • 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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NorthPoint Search Group