Manufacturing Controller — Growth & Leadership Path

Leoforce; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10-15%

Career advancement opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead manufacturing finance activities in the Lenoir, NC area. The role oversees close processes, cost accounting, payroll-related accounting, and cross-department collaboration to improve reporting accuracy and controls.

Ideal candidates have 5–10+ years in accounting within manufacturing, with a solid GAAP foundation and a drive for process improvement and leadership growth. Excellent work-life balance and growth opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5-10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting and inventory accounting.
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly and work effectively across departments.
• Hands‑on mentality with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Interest in professional growth and expanded leadership responsibilities.
• Candidates with Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close activities and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger transactions, and account reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Maintain balance sheet accuracy and support internal accounting controls.
• Support manufacturing cost accounting and inventory-related accounting activities.
• Analyze financial information, investigate discrepancies, and recommend process improvements.
• Oversee payroll-related accounting and collaborate with HR as needed.
• Work with internal teams to improve financial reporting, data accuracy, and accounting processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as responsibilities expand.
• Partner with leadership on accounting and operational initiatives.

Skills

GL accounting

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Manufacturing cost accounting

Inventory accounting

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership mindset

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Leoforce is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead manufacturing finance activities in the Lenoir, NC area. The role oversees close processes, cost accounting, payroll-related accounting, and cross-department collaboration to improve reporting accuracy and controls.

Ideal candidates have 5–10+ years in accounting within manufacturing, with a solid GAAP foundation and a drive for process improvement and leadership growth. Excellent work-life balance and growth opportunities are highlighted.