Controller

Accountants One; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accountants One is partnering with a growing organization to hire an experienced Controller who will lead the company’s accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and inventory accounting.

The Controller will partner with operations and executive leadership to drive financial performance, strengthen internal controls, coordinate audits, and mentor the accounting team to support strategic business decisions.

Qualifications

• CPA licensed with degree in accounting/finance.
• 7+ years progressive accounting experience with leadership.
• Manufacturing cost accounting experience required.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory accounting, and standard costing.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and cost improvement opportunities.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Partner with operations to improve profitability.
• Lead and develop the accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Accountants One is partnering with a growing organization that is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the company's accounting and financial operations. This role is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, inventory accounting, internal controls, and supporting strategic business decisions. The Controller will partner closely with operations and executive leadership to drive financial performance and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory accounting, and standard costing.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and recommend cost improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain strong internal controls.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Partner with operations to improve profitability and financial performance.
• Lead and develop the accounting team.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Manufacturing and cost accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and inventory accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.