Corporate Controller

Grace Management Group; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Management Group in Spartanburg, SC, seeks a Corporate Controller to lead our accounting operations, internal controls, and compliance for a growing manufacturing business. You will oversee general ledger, cost accounting, tax, audits, and financial reporting, driving accuracy and process improvements.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA/CMA or MBA with 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing, and strong Excel and ERP experience (Oracle/SAP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or CMA or MBA preferred.
• 8–10 years progressive accounting experience, including leadership.
• 5+ years in manufacturing accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting and tax.
• Experience with inventory, cost, and standard costing.
• Experience leading month-end close and audits.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• ERP experience in manufacturing (Oracle, SAP).

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, tax, audit, payroll, and inventory accounting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes; improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee standard cost accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Maintain internal control environment and ensure compliance with policies.
• Coordinate annual audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and multi-state sales/use tax via Avalara.
• Support automation and AI-enabled accounting tools.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Excel skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

CMA

MBA

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Grace Management Group is based in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Founded in 1975, we have been leaders in the fragrance and gift industry for almost 50 years. Our brands include Votivo, Greenleaf, Bridgewater Candle Company, and The WillowBrook Company and Audreys. Still family-owned and operated, we sell into multiple distribution channels in the US, and in over 60 countries internationally.

We hire talented, motivated, fun and friendly people, and are currently looking to fill the position of Corporate Controller.

Position Summary

The Corporate Controller is responsible for leading the company's accounting operations, internal controls, and compliance functions while supporting the strategic objectives of a growing manufacturing organization. This individual will oversee all aspects of accounting, ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and provide financial leadership across the organization.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA, CMA, or MBA with deep manufacturing accounting expertise, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of continuous improvement. This hands-on leader will balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, tax, audit, payroll, and inventory accounting.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes while continually improving efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee standard cost accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Oversee account and bank reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial records.
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies and procedures.
• Partner with operations to improve inventory accuracy, manufacturing efficiency, and profitability.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax laws and filing requirements in partnership with the Company's external CPA.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state sales and use tax requirements through effective administration of the Avalara tax automation platform.
• Support continuous improvement through the use of automation and AI-enabled tools and software.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) or MBA
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and tax.
• Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and standard costing.
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close and annual audits.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment (Oracle, SAP, etc.)

Preferred

• Experience in multi-entity organizations.
• Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools (Power BI or similar).
• Experience implementing finance automation, workflow optimization, or AI-enabled accounting solutions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Strong business acumen with a focus on operational excellence.