Controller

Austin Allen Company - Professional Recruitment; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Paid relocation

Job summary

Austin Allen Company - Professional Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Controller to lead our accounting department. You will drive month-end close, maintain internal controls, and oversee cost accounting and audits.

You will develop a high-performing team and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting. Minimum requirements include significant accounting leadership in a manufacturing plant and a Masters in Accounting with CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Significant progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and people-development capabilities.
• Experience overseeing month-end close, controls, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead Accounting, AP, AR, and Cost Accounting functions and KPIs.
• Oversee monthly close and financial statement accuracy.
• Recruit, train, coach, and delegate to develop the team.

Skills

People leadership

Manufacturing accounting

Month-end close

Internal controls

Cost accounting

Audits

Education

Masters in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Salary $120,000 - $130,000 + Benefits + Paid Relocation to the Midsouth

Recruiting a people-focused Controller with manufacturing experience to lead our accounting department and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of our financial reporting.

In this role, you will lead the department to oversee the month-end closing, internal controls, cost accounting, and audits. Beyond the numbers, you will focus on building, coaching, and strengthening a high-performing accounting team.

We are looking for a degreed accounting manager who doesn't just manage processes - they develop people. You should possess strong decision-making skills, a high attention to detail, and the ability to recognize workload or process constraints early to take decisive action.

Most desired education is Masters in Accounting and a CPA license.

Key Responsibilities for this Controller:

• Manage the Accounting, AP, AR, and Cost Accounting functions, monitoring departmental KPIs.
• Lead the monthly close process producing accurate and timely financial statements.
• Recruit, train, coach, and intentionally delegate responsibilities to develop team members and build departmental depth.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve a strong internal control environment to safeguard company assets.
• Manage the calculation and reporting of product costs, margins, and inventory values in partnership with operations.
• Coordinate external audits, regulatory reporting, and tax filings.

Minimum requirements for this Controller position:

• Significant progressive accounting experience with prior leadership experience in an accounting or controllership role in a manufacturing plant.