Manufacturing Controller & Finance Leader

NorthPoint Search Group; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting team, drive process improvements, and ensure GAAP compliance across the organization. The role also serves as the primary liaison for external audits and champions scalable accounting practices with manufacturing focus.

The candidate will oversee GL, AP, AR, and fixed assets, manage close processes, and partner with operations to align financial reporting with production activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3–5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams.
• Strong experience in manufacturing, including cost and inventory accounting required.
• ERP experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Deep expertise in general ledger, close processes, and reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of cost and inventory accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and team development capabilities.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, and fixed assets.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain ownership of the general ledger, ensuring proper classification and completeness.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and supported.
• Lead internal and external audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across the organization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Promote accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee hiring, training, and performance management.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Optimize ERP system utilization and financial reporting capabilities.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and automation initiatives.
• Standardize accounting processes across locations.
• Partner with operations and leadership to ensure accurate and meaningful financial reporting.
• Provide insights into financial results, variances, and account activity.
• Support operational decision-making through accurate financial data.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP in manufacturing environment

Job description

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting team, drive process improvements, and ensure GAAP compliance across the organization. The role also serves as the primary liaison for external audits and champions scalable accounting practices with manufacturing focus.

The candidate will oversee GL, AP, AR, and fixed assets, manage close processes, and partner with operations to align financial reporting with production activity.