Senior Manufacturing Controller | Multi-Site Finance Leader

Vaco; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a seasoned Corporate Controller to lead the global accounting function supporting manufacturing locations. The role focuses on driving standardization, accuracy, and timely financial reporting while strengthening the accounting team’s technical capabilities.

Ideal candidate brings 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, CPA certification, and deep manufacturing finance knowledge, including GAAP, month-end close, and ERP systems such as Oracle.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Previous Controller or senior accounting leadership experience.
• CPA certification is required.
• Significant accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight across the corporate accounting function and support accounting activities across manufacturing locations.
• Partner with site controllers and plant leadership to drive consistency, accuracy, accountability, and timely financial reporting.
• Lead and develop the corporate accounting team while strengthening technical capabilities across the organization.
• Oversee the month-end close process, account reconciliations, and proper recording of financial activity within the ERP.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Education

CPA certification

Tools

Oracle ERP

Oracle R12

Job description

Vaco is seeking a seasoned Corporate Controller to lead the global accounting function supporting manufacturing locations. The role focuses on driving standardization, accuracy, and timely financial reporting while strengthening the accounting team’s technical capabilities.

Ideal candidate brings 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, CPA certification, and deep manufacturing finance knowledge, including GAAP, month-end close, and ERP systems such as Oracle.