Controller

Confidential; Jacksonville (FL); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Confidential is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for our growing manufacturing and distribution business. You will ensure accurate monthly closes, cost visibility, and compliant financial statements in accordance with U.S.

GAAP while partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and executive leadership. You’ll develop and mentor the accounting team, drive process improvements, automate routines, manage audits and tax filings, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including 3+ years in leadership.
• Controller/Assistant Controller experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, and payroll.

Responsabilités

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and produce GAAP‑compliant statements.
• Develop accounting policies, controls, and ensure proper segregation of duties.
• Analyze performance against budget and forecast; provide actionable insights.
• Oversee inventory accounting, cost variances, and margin analysis.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting; liaise with auditors and banks.
• Maintain ERP integrity and lead automation/continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team.

Connaissances

Leadership

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Communication

Project management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Outils

NetSuite

ERP systems

Excel

Description du poste

The company is a growing manufacturing and distribution organization focused on improving quality, reducing costs, driving consistency, and simplifying complex operations through disciplined products, procedures, technical support, and hands‑on operational guidance. The company continues to invest in the people, systems, and processes needed to support its growth.

About the Role:

The company is seeking a hands‑on Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for our growing manufacturing and distribution business. This role is responsible for accurate and timely financial information, disciplined accounting operations, manufacturing cost visibility, compliance, and forward‑looking analysis that supports profitable growth and sound business decisions.

You’ll partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, Human Resources, and executive leadership while leading and developing the accounting team. We’re looking for a practical finance leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with sound judgment, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

What You’ll Do:

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, consolidations, and accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, approval limits, segregation of duties, and internal controls; identify gaps and lead corrective actions
• Analyze performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods and provide leadership with clear insights and actionable recommendations
• Oversee inventory accounting, product costing, bills of material, routings, standard and landed costs, manufacturing and purchase‑price variances, margin analysis, reserves, and valuation
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain on cycle counts and physical inventories
• Oversee accounts payable, vendor payments, expense reporting, cash application, daily cash reconciliations, payment controls, cash forecasting, and working‑capital improvement
• Ensure appropriate accounting for revenue, rebates, discounts, returns, freight, payroll, benefits, fixed assets, leases, accruals, prepaids, intercompany activity, and other significant balance‑sheet accounts
• Process payroll and provide backup payroll support as needed
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, sales and use tax, property tax, regulatory reporting, and other compliance requirements; serve as primary finance contact for auditors, tax advisers, banks, and other third parties
• Maintain the integrity of the ERP and related financial systems, reporting structures, master data, and user controls
• Lead automation and process‑improvement initiatives that increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team, establishing clear responsibilities, accountability, cross‑training, and performance expectations
• Support insurance renewals, financial controls, enterprise risk‑management activities, and other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

Experience & Accounting Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Controller, Assistant Controller, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, month‑end close, budgeting, forecasting, and audit coordination
• Hands‑on experience with manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, variance analysis, consolidations, and payroll processing

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop an accounting team while establishing clear accountability and performance expectations
• Advanced analytical, problem‑solving, and financial‑modeling skills with the ability to translate results into actionable business insights
• Excellent organization and project‑management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with senior leaders, cross‑functional teams, and external partners

Systems & Process Improvement

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools; NetSuite experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience improving processes, implementing controls, and developing scalable accounting operations within a growing organization
• Detail‑oriented and hands‑on, with sound judgment and a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, ethical conduct, and driving initiatives through completion

Nice to Have

• CPA, CMA, or MBA
• Experience supporting a growing, multi‑brand manufacturing and distribution organization
• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer or workstation
• Regular use of computers, financial systems, spreadsheets, and standard office equipment
• Frequent communication with employees, management, vendors, auditors, and other internal and external stakeholders
• Occasional access to warehouses, manufacturing, or inventory areas for physical inventories, cycle counts, or other operational activities
• Ability to perform other physical activities reasonably required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position

Why Join the Company:

This is an opportunity to build disciplined, scalable finance operations at a growing company while partnering closely with leaders across the business. Your work will provide the financial clarity, controls, and manufacturing cost visibility needed to support sound decisions and profitable growth.

The company values accountability, sound judgment, continuous improvement, and hands‑on leadership. This role offers meaningful opportunities to strengthen systems, develop people, and shape the company financial future.

The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.