Controller - Multi Entity

Lingo Staffing; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lingo Staffing seeks a Group/Controller to lead multi-entity financials from Statesville, NC. This hands‑on role drives close processes, consolidations, and GAAP-compliant reporting across manufacturing and rent‑to‑own operations, partnering with auditors and tax advisors.

You will implement standardized controls, enhance KPIs, and deliver actionable data to ownership in a high‑accountability environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive accounting leadership.
• Multi-entity consolidation expertise.
• Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience (required).
• Deep US GAAP knowledge.
• ERP experience (Acumatica preferred).
• Audit leadership experience.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closes across entities.
• Oversee consolidations and intercompany eliminations.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and audit readiness.
• Deliver reliable consolidated reporting and KPI dashboards.
• Build strong internal controls and standardized processes.
• Partner with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Manage standard costing, variance analysis, and cost accounting.
• Oversee inventory controls (RM, WIP, FG).
• GAAP revenue recognition for rent-to-own operations.
• ASC 842 lease accounting and real estate tracking.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Multi-entity consolidation

Manufacturing cost accounting

US GAAP knowledge

Audit leadership

Education

CPA preferred

Tools

Acumatica ERP

Job description

Controller (Multi-Entity)

Statesville, NC - On-site (relocation not offered)
$180,000 - $200,000 Base Salary
Full-Time | Reports Directly to Owner

About the Company

We are afamily-owned business group comprised of a $40M manufacturing company and a $62M contract-volume rent-to-own business, operating under a consolidated holding structure. With a combined accounting team of 10 professionals and Acumatica ERP in place, we are entering a new phase of operational unification and financial discipline.

We are seeking an experienced Group Controller to bring structure, process alignment, and timely reporting across our entities.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys building systems, leading teams, and delivering accurate, actionable data to executive leadership.

What You'll Own

Multi-Entity Financial Leadership

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closes across entities

• Oversee consolidations and intercompany eliminations

• Ensure GAAP compliance and audit readiness

• Deliver reliable consolidated reporting and KPI dashboards

• Build strong internal controls and standardized processes

• Partner with external auditors and tax advisors

Manufacturing Focus (Primary Emphasis)

• Standard costing and variance analysis

• Inventory controls (raw materials, WIP, finished goods)

• Job costing and profitability by project

• CapEx tracking and depreciation management

• Production efficiency integration into financial reporting

Rent-to-Own Integration

• GAAP-compliant revenue recognition

• Portfolio performance metrics (delinquencies, repossessions, residuals)

• Credit risk provisioning and state-level compliance

Real Estate & Lease Accounting

• ASC 842 lease compliance

• Property-level financial tracking (NOI, occupancy, returns)

• Cash flow modeling with ownership

Immediate Priorities (First 6-9 Months)

• Stabilize close process to ? 6 business days

• Standardize accounting processes across entities

• Deliver reliable consolidated reporting with drill-down visibility

• Strengthen internal control framework

• Provide ownership with clear, accurate financial data

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years progressive accounting leadership

• Multi-entity consolidation expertise

• Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience (required)

• Deep US GAAP knowledge

• ERP experience (Acumatica preferred)

• Audit leadership experience

• CPA preferred

Personal Attributes

• Self-starter who works because they enjoy building and improving

• Practical, common-sense decision maker

• Focused, driven, and execution-oriented

• Comfortable in a high-accountability, metrics-driven environment

• Amiable personality who integrates well with a tight executive team

Why This Role

• Direct reporting to ownership

• Long-term leadership opportunity (minimum 5-year runway before advancement)

• High-impact role in a growing multi-entity structure

• Strong executive visibility

• Values-driven, family-owned culture, strong executive team in place

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