Group Controller: Multi-Entity Finance Leader (Manufacturing)

Lingo Staffing; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lingo Staffing seeks a Group/Controller to lead multi-entity financials from Statesville, NC. This hands‑on role drives close processes, consolidations, and GAAP-compliant reporting across manufacturing and rent‑to‑own operations, partnering with auditors and tax advisors.

You will implement standardized controls, enhance KPIs, and deliver actionable data to ownership in a high‑accountability environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive accounting leadership.
• Multi-entity consolidation expertise.
• Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience (required).
• Deep US GAAP knowledge.
• ERP experience (Acumatica preferred).
• Audit leadership experience.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closes across entities.
• Oversee consolidations and intercompany eliminations.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and audit readiness.
• Deliver reliable consolidated reporting and KPI dashboards.
• Build strong internal controls and standardized processes.
• Partner with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Manage standard costing, variance analysis, and cost accounting.
• Oversee inventory controls (RM, WIP, FG).
• GAAP revenue recognition for rent-to-own operations.
• ASC 842 lease accounting and real estate tracking.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Multi-entity consolidation

Manufacturing cost accounting

US GAAP knowledge

Audit leadership

Education

CPA preferred

Tools

Acumatica ERP

Job description

Lingo Staffing seeks a Group/Controller to lead multi-entity financials from Statesville, NC. This hands‑on role drives close processes, consolidations, and GAAP-compliant reporting across manufacturing and rent‑to‑own operations, partnering with auditors and tax advisors.

You will implement standardized controls, enhance KPIs, and deliver actionable data to ownership in a high‑accountability environment.