Manufacturing Controller

AccruePartners; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AccruePartners is seeking a senior finance professional to lead cost and inventory accounting for a multi-site manufacturing environment. The role drives financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting tied to operations and supply chain performance.

You will partner with operations and procurement to translate financial insights into actionable business decisions, support audits, and strengthen controls. CPA/CMA/MBA credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of finance or accounting experience in a manufacturing or product-based environment.
• Experience overseeing multi-site or multi-entity reporting, consolidations, and variance analysis.
• Proven ability to manage audits, monthly/quarterly closes, and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Skilled with ERP systems (SAP, Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar) and proficient in forecasting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting tied to manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Lead cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, standard vs. actual cost tracking, overhead allocations, and margin analysis.
• Provide insights into supply chain and production performance through KPI tracking, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Partner with operations, logistics, and procurement teams to ensure financial insights guide sourcing, production, and inventory decisions.
• Strengthen internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness while driving process improvements.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

KPI tracking

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPA

CMA

MBA

Tools

SAP

Dynamics

NetSuite

Job description

The Team You Will Be Joining

• Established manufacturer with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable products
• Serves a wide range of industries, from consumer and commercial to industrial markets
• Multi-site operations with a culture rooted in continuous improvement, efficiency, and accountability
• Actively investing in systems and processes to strengthen supply chain capabilities, improve forecasting, and enhance inventory management

The Team You Will Be Joining

• Established manufacturer with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable products
• Serves a wide range of industries, from consumer and commercial to industrial markets
• Multi-site operations with a culture rooted in continuous improvement, efficiency, and accountability
• Actively investing in systems and processes to strengthen supply chain capabilities, improve forecasting, and enhance inventory management

What They Offer You

• A visible finance role with direct impact on financial reporting, cost of goods, margin analysis, and forecasting
• Opportunities to partner with leadership across multiple facilities and functional areas
• A central role in how the business manages inventory, forecasts demand, and drives operational efficiency
• Exposure to ERP and planning tool initiatives, process improvements, stronger controls, and audit readiness
• A chance to join a stable organization that values both operational excellence and long-term growth

Why This Role Is Important

• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting tied to manufacturing and supply chain operations
• Lead cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, standard vs. actual cost tracking, overhead allocations, and margin analysis
• Provide insight into supply chain and production performance through KPI tracking, variance analysis, and reporting
• Partner with operations, logistics, and procurement teams to ensure financial insights guide sourcing, production, and inventory decisions
• Strengthen internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness while driving process improvements that improve accuracy, speed, and efficiency

The Background That Fits

• 10+ years of finance or accounting experience in a manufacturing or product-based environment, with strong expertise in cost and inventory accounting
• Experience overseeing multi-site or multi-entity reporting, consolidations, and variance analysis
• Proven ability to manage audits, monthly/quarterly closes, and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Skilled with ERP systems (SAP, Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar), and proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting
• Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Plant Leadership
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or similar advanced credential preferred