Senior Controller Leader - GAAP, Close & Tech-Driven Finance

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.; Hilliard, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefits

401k with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead core accounting operations, ensuring timely GAAP-compliant financial reporting.

You will oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close, support external reporting, and drive internal controls in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will partner with cross-functional teams, mentor a high-performing accounting team, and implement process improvements and system enhancements, playing a key role in strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA designation.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5 years of people leadership.
• Minimum of 5 years of Big Four public accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and technical accounting research.
• Experience leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes in a complex organization.
• Experience supporting or leading internal and external audit engagements.
• Systems proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team to ensure accurate, timely GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring the timely preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Review and oversee accounting transactions, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses to maintain accuracy and completeness.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance internal controls, identifying gaps and implementing improvements to strengthen financial processes and compliance.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting policies, financial reporting procedures, and internal control documentation.
• Research and interpret technical accounting guidance, assess business impacts, and implement new accounting standards and policies when needed.
• Coordinate and support audits, ensuring timely completion of requirements and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Provide oversight of Oracle ERP and general ledger operations, including system administration, user access, controls, and process optimization.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support financial systems implementations, process automation, and tech-driven improvements.
• Collaborate with business leaders to provide accounting guidance, support strategic initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across finance.

Skills

GAAP Knowledge

Financial Reporting

Leadership

Audit Management

Excel Proficiency

Internal Controls

Cross-functional Partnership

Regulatory Reporting

Technical Accounting Research

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead core accounting operations, ensuring timely GAAP-compliant financial reporting.

You will oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close, support external reporting, and drive internal controls in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will partner with cross-functional teams, mentor a high-performing accounting team, and implement process improvements and system enhancements, playing a key role in strategic