Controller

Smith Arnold Partners; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Arnold Partners seeks an accomplished Chief Financial Officer/Director of Finance to lead all accounting and finance operations for a rapidly growing precision medical manufacturing organization in Mooresville, NC, reporting directly to executive leadership and shaping the company’s long-term financial strategy.

The role emphasizes strategic partnership, strong internal controls, GAAP compliance, budgeting and forecasting, ERP optimization, and operational excellence to drive profitability

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive executive-level accounting and finance experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of leadership, management, or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial technology platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and business acumen.
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance operations across the organization.
• Develop and execute financial strategies that support company growth and profitability.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights that drive business decisions.
• Assist in strategic planning, forecasting, and long-term business initiatives.
• Evaluate financial performance and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, and Budgeting functions.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to leadership.
• Manage tax compliance, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of all financial records.
• Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, financial regulations, and industry standards.
• Evaluate and enhance financial systems, workflows, and reporting capabilities.
• Support ERP optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive operational efficiencies across accounting and finance functions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Establish performance objectives and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Skills

Executive finance leadership

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting & forecasting

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Join a rapidly growing precision medical manufacturing organization that plays a critical role in supporting the healthcare industry through advanced manufacturing technologies, exceptional quality standards, and a relentless commitment to innovation. Serving some of the most recognized names in the medical device sector, the company has built a reputation for excellence, precision, and continuous improvement.

As demand continues to grow and the business expands its capabilities, the organization is investing in its leadership team to support the next phase of strategic growth. This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished finance leader to join a stable, growth-oriented company where you'll work directly with executive leadership, influence key business decisions, drive operational performance, and help shape the long-term financial strategy of the organization. For professionals seeking both executive visibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, this role offers an exceptional platform for success.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers far more than traditional financial leadership responsibilities. You'll have the opportunity to influence company strategy, partner directly with executive leadership, and help guide a growing manufacturing organization through its next stage of success. If you're a finance executive who thrives in a hands-on leadership role and wants to make a meaningful impact within a stable, expanding business, this opportunity provides the platform to do exactly that. Are you a strategic finance leader looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within a thriving and innovative organization?

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing manufacturing company operating within a highly specialized and essential industry. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence, the organization has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to customers across its market. With continued investment in technology, expansion initiatives, and talent development, the company is positioned for an exciting future and is seeking an accomplished finance executive to help drive its next phase of growth.

What Employees Are Saying

• "The leadership team truly listens and empowers employees to make meaningful contributions to the business."
• "The company continues to grow while maintaining a supportive, family-oriented culture where people genuinely care about each other's success."
• "It's exciting to be part of a business that invests in innovation, professional development, and creating opportunities for employees to advance their careers."

Title: Chief Financial Officer / Director of Finance

Location: Mooresville, North Carolina

Compensation: $140,000 to $160,000

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance operations across the organization.
• Develop and execute financial strategies that support company growth and profitability.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights that drive business decisions.
• Assist in strategic planning, forecasting, and long-term business initiatives.
• Evaluate financial performance and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, and Budgeting functions.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to leadership.
• Manage tax compliance, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of all financial records.
• Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, financial regulations, and industry standards.
• Evaluate and enhance financial systems, workflows, and reporting capabilities.
• Support ERP optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive operational efficiencies across accounting and finance functions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Establish performance objectives and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Experience:

• 8+ years of progressive executive-level accounting and finance experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of leadership, management, or supervisory experience.
• Proven track record of leading accounting and finance functions within a growing organization.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Extensive experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial technology platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge of tax compliance, audit management, and internal controls.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with executive leadership.
• Proven success leading teams through growth and organizational change.
• Results-driven mindset with strong attention to detail and accountability.