Finance Manager / Finance Controller

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking a Finance Manager / Controller for a global manufacturing client in Georgia. You will oversee financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, inventory accounting, and strong internal controls.

This hands-on leader partners with executives to drive performance and process improvements. The role emphasizes collaboration across finance, operations, and sales, delivering timely, accurate reporting and strategic recommendations to support growth and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with responsibility for month-end close.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and rolling financial planning.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insights and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and inventory accounting activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and external accounting standards.

Skills

Financial reporting

Inventory accounting

Budgeting

Cost accounting

Business partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

CPA or CMA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Finance Manager / Controller

Compensation: Competitive Salary (Based on Experience)

Industry: Manufacturing | Industrial Equipment

Experience: 5+ Years of Progressive Accounting & Finance Experience

Preferred Certifications: CPA or CMA

ERP Experience: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Preferred

Focus: Financial Reporting | Inventory Accounting | Budgeting | Cost Accounting | Business Partnership

About The Opportunity

Our client is an established global manufacturer of specialized industrial equipment serving commercial and industrial markets worldwide. Known for innovation, quality, and long-term growth, the company offers a collaborative environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.

They are seeking an experienced Finance Manager / Controller to lead the accounting and finance operations for the U.S. business.

This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, inventory accounting, compliance, financial controls, and cross-functional business support. The ideal candidate is a strategic accounting professional who can improve financial processes, strengthen reporting, and provide meaningful financial insight that supports operational and business growth.

What You\'ll Do Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and rolling financial planning
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insights and strategic recommendations
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, financial visibility, and operational efficiency

Revenue & Accounts Receivable

• Ensure timely and accurate customer invoicing
• Monitor revenue recognition and supporting documentation
• Oversee accounts receivable, collections, and aging reports
• Support sales reporting and profitability analysis

Accounting & Operations

• Oversee accounts payable processes and purchasing controls
• Manage inventory accounting, reconciliations, and cost accounting activities
• Support production accounting and project accounting initiatives
• Monitor inventory accuracy, standard costing, and valuation
• Ensure accurate work-in-progress (WIP) reporting

Payroll, Tax & Compliance

• Coordinate payroll processing with third-party payroll providers
• Manage payroll reconciliations and employee benefit reporting
• Oversee sales tax compliance and required filings
• Support annual tax preparation with external accounting partners
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, accounting standards, and internal control requirements

Financial Controls & Process Improvement

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage accruals, reserves, and accounting estimates
• Maintain organized financial records and audit-ready documentation
• Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Drive continuous improvement across accounting processes and financial operations

Your First 90 Days

• Evaluate current accounting workflows and identify process improvement opportunities
• Standardize the month-end close process
• Develop reconciliation templates for key balance sheet accounts
• Improve financial reporting and management visibility
• Strengthen inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable controls
• Review payroll and tax compliance procedures
• Deliver accurate, timely, and actionable management reporting

What\'ll Bring

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with responsibility for month-end close
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and internal controls
• Experience working within an ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to partner effectively with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Executive Leadership
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to process accuracy and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA certification
• Manufacturing, distribution, or industrial accounting experience
• Inventory and cost accounting expertise
• Project accounting experience
• ERP implementation or process optimization experience
• Payroll administration and multi-state sales tax compliance experience

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Reliable financial reporting with meaningful business insights
• Strong internal controls and ongoing regulatory compliance
• Improved financial visibility for executive leadership
• Enhanced inventory, receivable, payable, and cost accounting controls
• Streamlined accounting processes that support continued business growth and operational efficiency

Why Join?

• Global Manufacturer: Join an established international organization with a strong reputation for innovation and quality
• Leadership Opportunity: Lead the accounting and finance function for the U.S. business
• Strategic Impact: Influence operational decisions through meaningful financial analysis and business partnership
• Hands-On Leadership: Own financial reporting, inventory accounting, budgeting, compliance, and process improvement initiatives
• Career Growth: Build your career within a stable, growing manufacturing organization that values long-term employee development
• Cross-Functional Exposure: Partner directly with executive leadership, operations, production, sales, and finance teams to drive business success