Controller

CFS; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Raleigh-Durham, NC is seeking a Controller to own standard costing and manufacturing cost accounting, reporting to the General Manager. You will drive month-end close and cost variance analysis while partnering with operations to improve plant performance.

This role offers visibility across operations, supply chain, and leadership, with autonomy to influence key decisions during the ongoing acquisition. Onsite position with a focus on value-added accounting and timely financial insight.

Qualifications

• Strong standard costing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on general ledger and month-end close experience.
• Accounting degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own standard costing and manufacturing cost accounting activities.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Analyze cost variances and provide insights to improve operational performance.
• Partner with operations and plant leadership to support business decisions.
• Support general ledger accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Coordinate with shared services team to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Standard costing

General ledger

Month-end close

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

• Join an established manufacturing operation undergoing an exciting acquisition transition through year-end
• Work directly with the General Manager and operations leaders to influence key business decisions
• Own a highly visible cost accounting function that plays a critical role in plant performance
• Gain broad exposure to operational finance, manufacturing analytics, and leadership decision-making
• Focus on value-added accounting and analysis while shared services supports much of the AP/AR activity
• Enjoy strong cross-functional partnership with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams
• Step into a role with significant autonomy and the ability to make an immediate impact

Salary: $110,000 - $130,000

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC- Onsite

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join an established manufacturing operation undergoing an exciting acquisition transition through year-end
• Work directly with the General Manager and operations leaders to influence key business decisions
• Own a highly visible cost accounting function that plays a critical role in plant performance
• Gain broad exposure to operational finance, manufacturing analytics, and leadership decision-making
• Focus on value-added accounting and analysis while shared services supports much of the AP/AR activity
• Enjoy strong cross-functional partnership with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams
• Step into a role with significant autonomy and the ability to make an immediate impact

Key Responsibilities For The Controller

• Own standard costing and manufacturing cost accounting activities
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Analyze cost variances and provide insights to improve operational performance
• Partner with operations and plant leadership to support business decisions
• Support general ledger accounting and financial reporting activities
• Coordinate with shared services team to ensure accuracy and timeliness

Qualifications For The Controller

• Strong standard costing experience within a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on general ledger and month-end close experience
• Accounting degree preferred

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