Controller

Software Placement Group, SPG; Hope (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group, SPG in Hope, AR, seeks a seasoned Controller to lead financial reporting for a manufacturing organization. You will ensure accuracy, manage internal controls, and partner with local and executive management to drive strategy.

The role involves mentoring accounting staff, advancing inventory management initiatives, and developing analytical tools to enhance financial systems. A CPA and 5+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA designation is required or active licensure preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and audit internal controls across accounting processes.
• Reconcile transactions and perform detailed financial reviews.
• Deliver timely monthly and annual forecasts per corporate standards.
• Collaborate with General Manager to evaluate performance and drive strategy.
• Mentor accounting staff and develop department capabilities.
• Develop new analytical tools to improve inventory management and financial systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Job description

Location: Hope, AR | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

An established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced and strategic Controller to join its leadership team. This pivotal role will oversee the accuracy and timely reporting of all financial data while collaborating closely with local and executive management to evaluate performance and drive business strategy, while also leading continuous improvement initiatives across inventory management, financial reporting processes, and analytical tool development.

What you'll do

• Maintain, document, and regularly audit effective internal controls, ensuring strict adherence to corporate policies including capital spending, asset safeguarding, transaction approvals, and expense reimbursements
• Verify the integrity and completeness of financial transactions through detailed reconciliation, reviews, and advanced analytical procedures
• Deliver timely, accurate monthly and annual financial forecasts, reporting results in full compliance with corporate and division requirements
• Partner directly with the General Manager and department leaders to evaluate financial results, identify key operational metrics, and develop actionable business strategies
• Manage, mentor, and foster the professional growth of all accounting department staff through frequent, hands-on interaction
• Develop new analytical tools and actively participate in company-wide initiatives to enhance inventory management and financial systems

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting ( 4-year)
• Active CPA designation
• 5+ years of relevant accounting work experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software systems
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Preferred qualifications

• Background in public accounting
• Previous supervisory/management experience
• Hands-on experience with physical inventory management and inventory accounting
• Deep expertise in financial reporting frameworks and internal control implementation

Why this role

This is a pivotal leadership position offering the opportunity to partner directly with executive management, drive company-wide process improvements, and mentor a growing accounting team.