Controller, MC

Southwire Company; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

Health, Life, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Long & short‑term disability

Tuition reimbursement programmes

Advancement & professional growth

Job summary

Southwire Company is seeking a senior finance leader to provide authoritative leadership over accounting, financial reporting, controls, and performance optimization in a complex electrical industry environment.

This role interprets regulatory and market issues to recommend enterprise‑level financial solutions, aligns with senior management, and supports data‑driven decision making across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum education of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Preferred MPAcc or MBA in accounting or finance.
• CPA, CMA, CGMA or equivalent certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees complex financial close processes, reporting accuracy, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Leads accounting operations and regulatory compliance aligned with GAAP and company policies.
• Develops strategy for accounting controls and performance optimization initiatives.
• Interprets financial results and market data to influence strategic planning and investments.
• Partners with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decisions.
• Interfaces with auditors, regulators, and external advisors as primary financial authority.
• Mentors finance professionals and fosters continuous improvement.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost Management

Data Reporting

Data Synthesis

Forecasting

Operational Auditing

Regulatory Compliance

Strategic Planning

Variance Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

MPAcc or MBA in Accounting or Finance

CPA, CMA, CGMA or equivalent certification

Job description

Job Summary

Acts as a recognized financial expert within the organization by providing authoritative leadership over accounting, financial reporting, controls, and performance optimization in a complex electrical industry environment. Interprets internal and external business, regulatory, and market issues to recommend best practices and enterprise-level financial solutions, applying specialized depth of expertise and broad business perspective. Operates with a high degree of independence while aligning closely with senior management and cross‑functional partners to support strategic planning, internal performance optimization, and data‑driven decision‑making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as a specialist in financial governance, accounting operations, and regulatory compliance by overseeing complex financial functions and ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, industry standards, and electrical‑sector requirements.
• Develops strategy for accounting, financial controls, and performance optimization initiatives by adapting frameworks and priorities to address evolving business needs, regulatory changes, and operational complexity.
• Applies highly developed accounting, financial analysis, and risk management expertise to oversee financial close processes, reporting accuracy, internal controls, and audit readiness across electrical operations.
• Approves and authorises financial statements, reconciliations, and key accounting judgments, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Implements systems to improve financial reporting, data integrity, and performance analytics, leveraging technology, process automation, and industry best practices to enhance efficiency and decision support.
• Advises senior leadership and develops actionable insights by interpreting financial results, market data, and operational trends to influence strategic planning, investment decisions, and organisational priorities.
• Interfaces and coordinates externally with auditors, regulators, financial institutions, and external advisors, serving as the primary financial authority on compliance, reporting standards, and complex accounting matters.
• Provides guidance to and coaches finance and accounting professionals by setting expectations, reviewing work quality, and strengthening technical capability, judgement, and professional development within the team.
• Instructs and counsels internal stakeholders on financial policies, controls, and best practices while correcting issues, reinforcing accountability, and promoting a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree

Specialised Degree: Accounting or Finance

Years of Experience: 8‑11 Years

Preferred Education & Experience

Specialised Degree: MPAcc or MBA in Accounting or Finance

Licences/Certificates: CPA, CMA, CGMA or equivalent professional certification

Years of Experience: 12‑14 Years

Spans of Control

Does this role manage Southwire team members: No

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Standing: 15%

Walking: 15%

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Safety Vest

Skills

Budgeting

Cost Management

Data Reporting

Data Synthesis

Forecasting

Operational Auditing

Regulatory Compliance

Strategic Planning

Variance Analysis

Benefits

• 401k with matching
• Family and individual insurance packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid time off & holidays
• Long & short‑term disability
• Supplemental insurance plans
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement programmes
• Advancement & professional growth opportunities
• And more

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.