Manufacturing Controller — NA Finance Leader

United Future; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

United Future in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations across North America. The role oversees general ledger, cost accounting, inventory, payroll, and financial reporting, partnering with plant leadership and corporate finance to strengthen controls and decision-making.

You will manage monthly closes, audits, ERP projects (SAP), and multi-site reporting, developing accounting policies and internal controls while building a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 15–20 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• CPA and/or master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with SAP and ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with multi-site cost accounting and variance analysis.
• Audit experience with external audits.

Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, cost, fixed assets, and inventory.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures per U.S. GAAP.
• Partner with plant and commercial leadership on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and profitability reporting.
• Oversee standard costing, inventory reconciliations, rate studies, and multi-site reporting.
• Manage external audits, tax filings, regulatory reporting, and audit readiness.
• Present financial results, risks, trends, and opportunities to senior leadership.
• Support ERP implementations and finance-process improvement initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and hold the accounting team accountable for performance.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial modeling

Internal controls

Cost accounting

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

United Future in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations across North America. The role oversees general ledger, cost accounting, inventory, payroll, and financial reporting, partnering with plant leadership and corporate finance to strengthen controls and decision-making.

You will manage monthly closes, audits, ERP projects (SAP), and multi-site reporting, developing accounting policies and internal controls while building a high-performing team.