Senior Manufacturing Controller & Finance Leader

Aspire Talent Solutions

Little Rock (AR)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions seeks a seasoned Controller to lead North American accounting, financial reporting, and cost accounting across multiple facilities from its Little Rock, AR location. The role partners with plant leadership and corporate finance to improve financial discipline and audit readiness.

Responsibilities include directing all accounting operations, closing processes, policy development, and cross‑functional cost control.

Qualifications

15-20 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or master's preferred.
Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, internal controls, and cost accounting.

Responsibilities

Direct all accounting operations: GL, AP, AR, payroll, cost, fixed assets, and inventory.
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and reporting.
Develop and maintain accounting policies and internal controls per GAAP.
Partner with plant and commercial leadership on budgeting and variance analysis.
Oversee standard costing, rate studies, and multi-site reporting.
Manage external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
Present results and opportunities to senior leadership.
Support ERP implementations and finance-process improvements.
Lead and develop the accounting team.