Accounting & Controlling - Manufacturing

Alpitronic; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO & Holidays

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Alpitronic Americas is seeking an experienced Accounting & Controlling Manager to lead key accounting and financial activities supporting our U.S. operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role for an accounting professional who enjoys working beyond the numbers. You will lead core accounting and reporting activities while partnering closely with Operations, Sales and executive leadership to understand business performance, improve financial processes and support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, cost accounting and financial analysis highly preferred.
• Experience with cost accounting, revenue recognition and internal controls desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, intercompany and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements including income statement, balance sheet and cash flows.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain internal controls and drive audits & remediation.
• Lead cost accounting, BOMs, labor routings and overhead allocations.
• Partner with Operations and Sales to drive performance insights and budgeting.

Skills

US GAAP

IFRS

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Alpitronic Americas is seeking an experienced Accounting & Controlling Manager to lead key accounting and financial activities supporting our growing U.S. operations. This is a hands‑on leadership role for an accounting professional who enjoys working beyond the numbers. You will lead core accounting and reporting activities while partnering closely with Operations, Sales and executive leadership to understand business performance, improve financial processes and support strategic decision‑making. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals combined with experience in a manufacturing environment, including cost accounting, production variances and financial analysis.

What You'll Do

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead the month-end close process and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable, intercompany transactions, accruals and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and continuously improve internal controls and financial governance.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and drive timely resolution of audit findings.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of manufacturing costs, including BOMs, labor routings and rates, material costs and overhead allocations.
• Analyze production cost variances and partner with Operations to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Evaluate productivity, manufacturing efficiency and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Support product costing and financial modeling for new products and contract manufacturing activities.
• Analyze customer and product profitability and provide insight into margin performance.

Financial Planning & Business Partnership

• Lead and support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities across departments.
• Translate financial results into actionable business insights for leadership.
• Partner with Sales, Operations and other functions to improve business performance and financial decision‑making.
• Advise leadership on accounting, budgeting, financial controls, profitability and business risks.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead, coach and develop the accounting team while creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Establish scalable accounting processes that support continued U.S. growth.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting, controls, workflows and ERP utilization.
• Partner with global Finance colleagues to ensure alignment between U.S. operations and corporate financial requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least two years of leadership or team‑management experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; IFRS experience strongly preferred.
• Experience within a manufacturing, industrial, distribution or similarly operational environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with cost accounting, financial reporting, internal controls and ERP systems.
• Experience with manufacturing costing, including BOMs, labor, overhead and production variances, highly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• ERP implementation or process‑improvement experience is a plus.

Ability to commute/relocate: Charlotte, NC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On‑site

Job Type: Full‑time

Current Benefits Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan administered through Vanguard, allowing eligible employees to contribute pre‑tax and/or Roth contributions in accordance with IRS limits. Employees are also eligible for Company matching contributions in accordance with the terms of the plan in effect at the time.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): You will accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, prorated based on your start date during your first year of employment. PTO may be used for vacation, personal time, or illness in accordance with Company policy.
• Paid Company Holidays in accordance with the Company’s annual holiday schedule.
• The Company reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate its benefit plans and programs at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Alpitronic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Alpitronic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Alpitronic complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

WHY ALPITRONIC

Together with our customers, we are driving the world towards sustainable mobility – with cutting‑edge technology, we inspire with the most innovative and reliable solutions. With our roots in South Tyrol, we are market and innovation leaders and set the future charging infrastructure standards from our locations in Bolzano/Bozen, Bergamo, Bologna, Munich and Charlotte (USA).

WHAT MAKES WORKING FOR US SPECIAL

We are excited to meet individuals who are enthusiastic about making things happen, take personal responsibility and appreciate seeing the direct results of their work in the final product. We are a fast‑growing company and offer our top teams a diverse and challenging range of tasks in a respectful corporate culture. Your contributions matter, are appreciated and have a significant impact! Join us and be part of our team!