Sr Accountant / Assistant Controller

Lindner Recyclingtech America; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindner Recyclingtech America, the U.S. subsidiary of the Lindner Group, seeks a senior, hands-on Assistant Controller / Sr Accountant to lead finance with a clear path to expand responsibilities. Location is Statesville, NC (On-site) with possible remote work. Reports to CEO and supervises an Accountant, handling financial reporting, tax coordination, intercompany matters and strategic advisory for management and the foreign parent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience; at least 3 years in Sr Accountant/Assistant Controller/Controller.
• Manufacturing/capital equipment or related industry experience preferred.
• Strong ERP and advanced Excel skills; intercompany and foreign parent knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close with senior sign-off.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages and financial statements for parent company and executives.
• Manage inventory and landed costs, freight capitalization, and cost/margin tracking by machine/part/service.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and revenue recognition for multi-period projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Lindner Recyclingtech America is the U.S. subsidiary of the Lindner Group, delivering market-leading industrial shredding and recycling equipment across North America. We're a lean, agile team of roughly 18 people, and we're actively expanding beyond equipment sales into multi-million-dollar, plant-scale systems. This role is a genuine growth opportunity — step in as a hands-on Assistant Controller/Senior Accountant with a clear path to take on more as we scale.

Location: Statesville, North Carolina (On-site) possibility for remote work

Reports To: CEO

Direct Reports: Accountant

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

The Opportunity

We're seeking a senior, hands-on Assistant Controller / Sr Accountant to lead our finance function alongside our existing Accountant. This is a unique role that combines direct operational work with senior influence — you'll share day-to-day accounting duties while owning financial reporting, tax coordination, intercompany operations, and strategic advisory for management and our foreign parent company. If you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can execute detailed work while holding a genuine seat at the leadership table, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Share hands-on operational responsibility for month-end and year-end close with senior sign-off
• Prepare monthly reporting packages, financial statements, and performance updates for the parent company and executive team
• Manage inventory and machine cost accounting (landed costs, freight capitalization, margin tracking by machine/parts/service)
• Oversee intercompany accounting and revenue recognition for multi-period, plant-scale projects
• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and active cash flow planning
• Conduct segment/product-line margin analysis and provide data-driven pricing support to sales
• Deliver clear variance analysis detailing the root drivers behind financial performance

Treasury, Tax & Risk Management

• Oversee banking relationships, liquidity, and daily cash management
• Coordinate federal, state, and sales/use tax filings alongside external advisors
• Manage corporate insurance programs (renewals, coverage evaluations, claims) and work with outside counsel on commercial contracts
• Ensure proper cost accounting for imports, tariffs, and customs in partnership with operations
• Maintain lean internal controls, documented processes, and clear separation of duties
• Serve as the functional owner and driver of continuous improvement for our ERP system
• Partner closely with the Accountant, providing prioritization, senior guidance, and support during high-volume periods
• Act as the primary financial voice for North American operations to external advisors, banks, auditors, and global parent leadership

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required (CPA or MBA preferred). 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years as a Sr Accountant, Assistant Controller, Controller or equivalent.

Industry Background: Demonstrated background in manufacturing, capital equipment, industrial distribution, or construction. Comprehensive inventory and cost accounting experience is required.

Technical Skills: Strong capability with ERP systems and advanced Excel. Knowledge of project/percentage-of-completion accounting and intercompany transactions with a foreign parent company is highly preferred.

Mindset & Communication: Comfortable working hands-on in a lean team environment. Confident communicator capable of challenging decisions, articulating financial concepts to non-finance partners, and holding firm positions with senior stakeholders.