Controller (Manufacturing)

CRH International; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental & disability benefits

Retirement savings plan

Wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

CRH is seeking a high-impact accounting leader in Atlanta to report to the Finance Director. This exempt role is pivotal in overseeing month-end close, audits, and balance sheet integrity while guiding a growing finance team.

Ideal candidates have CPA preference, SAP/HFM experience, and a track record of process improvements across a multi-plant operation in North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of accounting experience.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and mitigate operational and organizational risks.
• Drive standardization across plants with SOPs and scalable accounting processes.
• Create and use financial reports to influence decisions and controls.
• Review policies, controls, and test plans for design adequacy.
• Oversee internal and external audit activities and remediation follow-up.
• Own month-end close and provide variance explanations.
• Own the balance sheet and ensure reserves align with GAAP.
• Improve accounting processes while complying with policies and laws.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Interface with senior management and functional leaders.

Skills

Audit

SOX

Regulatory compliance

P&L analysis

Team leadership

Financial controls

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

Job ID: 529046

Exempt

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

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Job Summary

• This role will report to the Finance Director based in Atlanta
• This is a key role of a fast-growing organic and acquisitive business

Job Location

• This role will be located out of our Atlanta, GA office

Job Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and evaluate emerging areas of operational and organizational risk and weaknesses. Make recommendations to management to increase the effectiveness and/or efficiency of the control systems reviewed
• Drive standardization across plants, identifying best practices to create SOPs and make our accounting processes more efficient and scalable
• Create and use financial reports, production data, and other information to influence decisions and implement controls in our plants
• Review policy, procedures, controls, and associated test plans for adequacy of design, ensuring that the personnel, frequency, and system are appropriate to mitigate identified risks within the process
• Oversee and monitor all interactions with Internal and External audit. Track audit findings, drive development of action plans, and follow up on remediation actions and issue closure
• Ownership of the month end close process; review results and provide variance explanations
• Ownership of the balance sheet, responsible for ensuring that reserves are aligned with applicable policies/GAAP and supported with adequate documentation
• Evaluate and make improvements to our accounting processes while ensuring that practices comply with organization accounting policies and applicable laws and regulations
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team
• Interface regularly with senior management, business and functional leaders

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 8+ years of accounting experience
• CPA certification preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team

• Audit, SOX, and regulatory compliance experience
• SAP or similar ERP system knowledge; HFM experience preferred
• In-depth P&L analytical capabilities; ability to apply business acumen to
• High personal standards and professional ethics with a commitment to excellence.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a demonstrated history of implementing business process changes and driving innovation

Critical Leadership Competencies

• Driving Results
• Fact Based Management
• Leadership Communication
• Process Management & Improvement
• Organizational Savvy
• Decisiveness
• Process improvement
• Problem solving

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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