Manufacturing Controller: Lead Finance & Cost Control

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) / FSA

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee daily accounting operations in our manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role involves mentoring a high-performing team and driving financial processes.

The ideal candidate will bring public accounting and manufacturing accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and a collaborative leadership style to partner with Finance leadership and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required; CPA is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience (Big Four or regional) is preferred.
• Experience with external financial statement audits and manufacturing accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review financial statements per U.S. GAAP.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet analyses.
• Ensure integrity of the general ledger and reporting processes.
• Coordinate external audits and audit schedules.
• Oversee inventory accounting, standard costing, and cost accounting.
• Develop and implement improved accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Lead and develop the accounting team and foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee daily accounting operations in our manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role involves mentoring a high-performing team and driving financial processes.

The ideal candidate will bring public accounting and manufacturing accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and a collaborative leadership style to partner with Finance leadership and operations.