Division Controller

Employbridge

Fayetteville (AR)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 165,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical

Vision

Holiday pay

Vacation pay

Mental health resources

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Profit-Sharing bonus

Merit increases

Education assistance

Job summary

EmployBridge is seeking a Division Controller to lead financial operations for multiple divisions, ensuring GAAP compliance, accurate reporting, forecasting and analysis. The role partners with division leadership to optimize resources and profitability.

The position oversees accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, and internal controls, with responsibility for capital projects, strategies, and workforce planning in a manufacturing environment. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including 3+ years in a Controller or senior financial management role.
Demonstrated success managing accounting operations and partnering with operational leaders in a manufacturing or multi-division environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee division accounting operations (GL, AP/AR, inventory, cost) in GAAP compliance.
Prepare, review and analyze monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements.
Lead division budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis processes.

Skills

GAAP compliance

Financial forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Leadership

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA certification

Tools

Epicor ERP

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Can be located in Northwest Arkansas or Cedar Hill, TX

The Division Controller will be the primary financial leader for assigned business divisions and responsibility for ensuring compliance & financial integrity, accurate reporting, forecasting, and analysis. Partner closely with division leadership to optimize resource utilization, drive profitability and align financial results with corporate objectives.

Core Functions:

Oversee all division accounting operations, including GL, AP/AR, inventory, and cost accounting, in compliance with GAAP and company policies.
Prepare, review and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Lead division budget, forecast and variance analysis processes; provide actionable insights to improve financial performance.
Collaborate with operations leadership to analyze cost drivers, pricing, and production metrics that impact profitability.
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with audit requirements, corporate policies, and regulatory standards.
Manage financial aspects of capital projects, business cases, and investment analyses to support division growth and efficiency initiatives.
Partner with HR and operations to oversee workforce planning, compensation budgeting, and incentive program tracking within financial parameters.
Coach and develop accounting and finance team members to ensure accuracy, accountability, and professional growth.
Serve as the primary liaison between the division and corporate finance, ensuring alignment on reporting, policy, and strategic priorities.
Performs other duties and activities related to the department as necessary to support overall operations and responsibilities, even if not specifically listed above.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position includes supervisory responsibilities. The employee is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and guidance to assigned staff to ensure departmental goals and objectives are achieved. Responsibilities include hiring, training, coaching, evaluating performance, approving time off, and administering disciplinary action in alignment with company policies and procedures. The supervisor is expected to foster a positive, collaborative work environment that supports employee development and upholds company values.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including 3+ years in a Controller or senior financial management role.
Demonstrated success managing accounting operations and partnering with operational leaders in a manufacturing or multi-division environment.

Preferred:

CPA or CMA certification.
Experience with multi-entity or multi-division consolidations.
Advanced proficiency in Power BI or other financial data visualization tools.
Experience with process improvement or ERP system implementation (e.g., Epicor ERP, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP).

Travel

This position may require up to 5% travel, depending on business needs. Travel may include visits to company locations, client sites, training, or industry events. The amount of travel is subject to change and should not be considered a fixed or ongoing expectation.