Director, Manufacturing Finance (Controller)

The Goodwin Group; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodwin Group is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Finance (Controller) in Conyers, GA to provide senior-level financial leadership for a complex manufacturing operation. You will partner with operations and management to drive financial performance, reporting accuracy, and compliance.

The role leads the accounting team, oversees journal entries, fixed assets, SOX compliance, and financial reporting, delivering insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of financial and accounting activities, including budget preparation, sales data, costs, and audits, in support of facility operating requirements
• Lead special projects and feasibility studies for new products, new customers, or business opportunities to support strategic objectives
• Supervise and manage a team of accounting professionals, providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship
• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial reporting, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with senior leadership on financial strategies and planning
• Lead the development, monitoring, and analysis of budgets
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic decision-making, forecasting, and planning processes
• Provide insights and recommendations for improving financial performance
• Coordinate and manage internal and external audits and ensure compliance with accounting principles and company requirements
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the accounting function

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Team leadership

SOX compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Director, Manufacturing Finance (Controller) – Conyers, GA

Reports to: Facility / Operations Finance Leadership

Overview:

We are conducting a search for a Director, Manufacturing Finance (Controller) to support a complex manufacturing operation. This role provides senior-level financial leadership and partners closely with operational and management teams to support financial performance, reporting accuracy, and compliance.

The Director of Manufacturing Finance (Controller) is a high-level leadership role that proactively oversees the daily operation of the accounting department and is responsible for journal entries, capital expenditure reporting, fixed assets management and reconciliation, general ledger account reconciliation, preparation and review, SOX and company compliance, and financial reporting management.

The successful candidate will bring a hands-on leadership approach, strong technical accounting expertise, and the ability to manage and develop a team of accounting professionals while ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a variety of financial and accounting activities, including budget preparation, sales data, costs, and audits, in support of facility operating requirements
• Lead special projects and feasibility studies for new products, new customers, or business opportunities to support strategic objectives
• Supervise and manage a team of accounting professionals, providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship
• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial reporting, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with senior leadership on financial strategies and planning
• Lead the development, monitoring, and analysis of budgets
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic decision-making, forecasting, and planning processes
• Provide insights and recommendations for improving financial performance
• Coordinate and manage internal and external audits and ensure compliance with accounting principles and company requirements
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the accounting function

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience required
• 10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience
• 5+ years of management experience
• CPA certification preferred
• Ability to effectively delegate work, ensure accountability, and drive team productivity
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness

Other:

This position description reflects the general nature and scope of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

While we sincerely appreciate all interest, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.