Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Ball Ground (GA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Ball Ground, GA seeks a Controller to lead finance across manufacturing locations and oversee financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning. This onsite role partners with operational and executive leaders to drive performance and implement strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of finance leadership in manufacturing, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of finance leadership experience in manufacturing.
• CPA and/or CMA preferred; MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning activities.
• Partner with business leaders to provide financial analysis and decision support.
• Oversee monthly close, general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Drive internal control compliance, audit readiness, and financial governance processes.
• Evaluate capital investments and monitor financial performance against business objectives.
• Develop and lead finance and accounting teams across multiple locations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Controller
Salary: $155,000- 165,000
Ball Ground, GA (Fully Onsite)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Serve as a key member of the leadership team with direct influence on strategic decisions
• Lead finance across multiple manufacturing locations with broad operational exposure
• Partner closely with operational, commercial, and executive leaders to drive business performance
• Play a significant role in strategic planning, forecasting, and long-term growth initiatives
• Gain visibility with senior leadership and contribute to high-impact business decisions
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across financial processes, reporting, and controls
• Develop and mentor finance and accounting professionals while building organizational capability
• Opportunity to influence capital investment decisions and operational performance

Key Responsibilities for the Controller:

• Lead financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning activities
• Partner with business leaders to provide financial analysis and decision support
• Oversee monthly close, general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Drive internal control compliance, audit readiness, and financial governance processes
• Evaluate capital investments and monitor financial performance against business objectives
• Develop and lead finance and accounting teams across multiple locations

Qualifications for the Controller:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• 7+ years of finance leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and ERP systems
• CPA and/or CMA preferred; MBA is a plus