Controller – Hybrid

Warren Averett Executive Search & Recruiting; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Averett is recruiting a Controller for a Birmingham, AL manufacturing facility. The hybrid role requires leadership of plant-level financials, standardizing processes across sites, and driving profitability through ERP-driven insights.

You will report to the Corporate VP of Finance, manage cost accounting, budgeting, and CapEx reviews, while ensuring GAAP compliance and internal controls across multiple plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive manufacturing accounting experience across multiple plants.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience with a multi-site ERP implementation/transition.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closes for the plant-level operations.
• Prepare plant-level financial statements, P&L, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Standardize financial processes across locations and optimize internal controls.
• Partner with Plant Manager for cost-reduction opportunities and ROI analyses.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and support audits.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Multi-plant leadership

GAAP & controls

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Tube Mill Software (TMS)

Job description

Warren Averett is working for an established manufacturer in Birmingham, AL, that is looking to hire a Controller with manufacturing expertise. This role will be hybrid and be available to have in person meetings as necessary. Details below!

The Controller acts as the lead financial partner for multiple production facilities. Will report directly to the Corporate VP of Finance. In this role, you standardize financial processes across locations and utilize our custom industry ERP to drive profitability, manage high-volume inventory, and optimize operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for the plant.
• Prepare accurate plant-level financial statements, profit-and-loss (P&L) statements, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure strict compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and corporate financial policies.

Cost Accounting & Variance Analysis

• Maintain and improve the plant's cost accounting system, including standard costing, labor, and overhead rates.
• Analyze production variances (actual vs planned) and explain gaps to operations teams.
• Monitor inventory valuation, cycle counts, physical inventories, and provisions for obsolete or slow-moving stock.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual operating budget, periodic forecasts, and strategic financial planning for the facility.
• Partner with the Plant Manager to identify cost-reduction opportunities, productivity improvements, and profit optimization.
• Track and evaluate capital expenditure (CapEx) requests, project returns on investment (ROIs), and project spending.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Implement, monitor, and enforce robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.
• Facilitate internal and external audits, including tax and regulatory compliance filings.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 5 - 8 years of progressive manufacturing accounting experience, including multi-plant oversight.
• CPA preferred.
• Technical Skills: Ability to adapt to new ERP. Candidate will be involved in transitioning to a specialized tube industry ERP, specifically Tube Mill Software (TMS).
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage decentralized accounting teams and partner with multiple plant managers.