Regional Controller - Manufacturing Finance Leader

Employee Relations Associates, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

Employee Relations Associates, Inc. seeks a senior financial leader to drive accounting, reporting and controls across multiple manufacturing sites.

The role requires directing month‑end near, ensuring accuracy of statements, and guiding a team of Controllers and professionals to improve processes. The ideal candidate brings a strong manufacturing background, a CPA or equivalent, and hands-on leadership with ERP experience, especially SAP, to partner with plant leadership on financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or other accounting designation preferred.
• Significant experience in financial accounting and controllership.
• Experience as Plant/Business Unit/Division/Regional Controller or similar.
• Strong manufacturing/industrial experience.
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, GL, balance sheets, cost accounting, and internal controls.
• Experience leading and developing accounting teams.
• Strong ERP experience; SAP experience is highly preferred.
• Comfortable partnering with plant and operational leadership.
• Hands-on leadership with a track record of process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial accounting and controllership activities across the region.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements and balance sheets.
• Provide financial oversight across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Lead and develop a team of accounting and finance professionals, including Controllers.
• Oversee internal controls, audits, compliance, and accounting policies.
• Partner with operations and business leadership on financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting.
• Support ERP implementations and finance transformation initiatives.
• Establish consistent accounting practices and controls across locations.

Skills

Leadership

Controllership

Process improvement

Cross-functional partnering

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent designation preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Employee Relations Associates, Inc. seeks a senior financial leader to drive accounting, reporting and controls across multiple manufacturing sites.

The role requires directing month‑end near, ensuring accuracy of statements, and guiding a team of Controllers and professionals to improve processes. The ideal candidate brings a strong manufacturing background, a CPA or equivalent, and hands-on leadership with ERP experience, especially SAP, to partner with plant leadership on financial