Finance Controller

The Suddath Companies; Brooklyn (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Office Interiors, a Suddath Company, seeks a Finance Controller to lead accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. This senior role drives financial discipline across manufacturing, inventory, and distribution, partnering with leadership to improve profitability.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in finance, strong FP&A background, and experience with ERP systems, GAAP, and cost accounting in a manufacturing or furniture setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with at least 5 years in a controller/senior role preferred.
• Manufacturing, contract furniture, or related industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, budgeting tools, and financial reporting platforms.
• Acquisition and Integration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, payables/receivables, payroll support, fixed assets, and month/year-end close.
• Prepare, review, and distribute timely financial statements and analyses.
• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and cash flow planning processes.
• Maintain internal controls and GAAP-compliant policies.
• Monitor manufacturing and inventory financial performance including standard costing and COGS.
• Partner with operations and leadership to evaluate pricing, profitability, and capital expenditures.
• Coordinate audits and support tax and regulatory reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and reporting accuracy.
• Supervise and develop finance staff and drive process improvements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

GAAP

Cost accounting

Excel

ERP systems

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Budgeting tools

Job description

Company Overview

Perdue Office Interiors, a Suddath Company, has provided innovative workplace solutions for organizations ranging from start-up entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies since 1916. As the exclusive Steelcase dealer in the region, Perdue provides products and turnkey services you won’t find anywhere else in North Florida.

Position Summary

General position summary: The Finance Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls for the Perdue company. This role ensures timely and accurate financial information, supports operational decision-making, and helps drive profitability across manufacturing, inventory, and distribution activities. The Finance Controller will have strong FP&A and business analytics background. This role partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen financial discipline, improve processes, manage risk, and support strategic growth.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, fixed assets, and month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare, review, and distribute timely financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and cash flow planning processes.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets and support compliance with GAAP and company standards.
• Monitor manufacturing and inventory financial performance, including standard costing, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, margin analysis, and operational variances.
• Partner with operations, sales, procurement, and leadership teams to evaluate pricing, profitability, inventory levels, and capital expenditures.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and support tax and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency.
• Supervise and develop finance and accounting staff, setting priorities and ensuring high-quality output.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to support strategic planning and business decisions.

Job Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and GAAP.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial analysis in a manufacturing or furniture environment.
• Ability to interpret financial results and translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is responsible for supervising finance and accounting team members and may include assigning work, reviewing performance, training employees, and supporting department development.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with at least 5 years in a controller, assistant controller, or senior accounting leadership role preferred.
• Manufacturing, contract furniture, or related industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, budgeting tools, and financial reporting platforms required.
• Experience with Acquisition and Integration is preferred

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, business correspondence, policies, procedures, and regulatory guidance.
• Ability to write clear reports, business communications, and executive summaries.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leadership, employees, auditors, and external business partners.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, margins, interest, variances, allocations, and forecasts.
• Ability to apply concepts of accounting, finance, statistics, and business mathematics to support planning and decision-making.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, evaluate alternatives, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and apply sound judgment in complex financial and operational situations.

Computer Operations

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and the ability to effectively use ERP, accounting, budgeting, reporting, payroll, and other business systems used in the performance of job duties.

Planning/Organization

• Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday.
• Ability to manage confidential information, organize workflow, meet deadlines, and coordinate multiple responsibilities across finance and operations.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred

Working Conditions

Cubicle working environment
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Physical/Environmental Demands

Physical/Environmental Demands: Activity: Stand - Under 1/3 Time Walk - Under 1/3 Time Sit – Over 2/3 Time Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Over 2/3 Time Reach with hands and arms – 1/3 to 2/3 Time Climb or balance – None Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – Under 1/3 Time Talk or hear – over 1/3 to 2/3 time Taste or smell – None Other - None Physical Activity Level: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Manual Dexterity: Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials. Special Vision Requirements: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Employee Development and Culture

Use your current and previous experience to find new opportunities on the road to success. At Perdue, we’re committed to helping our employees flourish and reach new heights. At Perdue, we are focused on creating ideas for the way you work. Our core values are the foundation for everything we do. Our Values: TRUST We foster an environment of trust through our integrity and always doing the right thing the right way. We fulfill our promises to each other and our customers by being reliable, transparent and trustworthy. INNOVATION We strive to innovate, inspiring and encouraging passionate and creative ideas that solve customer problems and improve how we work. TEAMWORK We win together, as one team around the globe, respecting and encouraging the perspectives of others, with full commitment to each other, our customers and our common success. CARING We care about each other, our customers, partners and community. We provide a caring and safe environment that supports our employees' growth, development and well-being. AGILITY We are agile and flexible. We think and act quickly to creatively solve unique customer and employee challenges, while readily adapting to changing market needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

As part of The Suddath Companies Perdue is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER VETERANS/DISABLED

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER VETERANS/DISABLED

Company Background

About Us When you join Perdue®, you’re not just an employee—you’re part of our family. With over 100 years of history in North Florida, we have established a culture that values teamwork and caring, and we foster an environment that celebrates your achievements and gives you opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. We are a passionate team of office space designers, marketers, sales executives, project managers, installation professionals and so much more. And we are always looking for top talent to help us reach our goal of creating unique office interiors that help our customers be more productive. Our organization is part of a larger family, The Suddath Companies, which offers career opportunities around the globe. No matter what job you do, we can help you design your dream career. Join our team and find your place in our family.