Strategic Corporate Controller (Manufacturing)

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC; Pineville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Champion Tray LLC is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance across multiple entities. You will drive timely financial closes, ensure accurate job costing, and coordinate with external auditors and regulators to maintain robust governance.

You will mentor accounting staff, oversee payroll and tax filings, and partner with senior leadership to steer strategic financial decisions for the organization.

Qualifications

• Ten years’ experience in a leadership role in an accounting department managing financial reporting, general ledger and internal controls in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Deep understanding of accounting, job costing and finance principles.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the areas of compliance, audit, tax, financial analysis, and internal control systems.
• Proficient in MS Office applications with advanced skill in Excel.
• Working knowledge with the following tools is a plus: JDE Enterprise One, Radius, ADP, Power BI, Reports Now, and transaction automation software.
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting and CPA required, master’s degree in business/ accounting, and/or other accounting credentials a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the accounting function including the timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple corporate entities.
• Work with external providers to complete all required audits, reviews and required filings related to operations of all entities.
• Directly oversee job cost reporting, payroll, bank reconciliations, and payment of debt and other obligations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Maintain and enforce a documented system of accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Oversee all accounting and payroll activities of the business including day-to-day activities, ensuring team members are executing their responsibilities professionally, accurately, and efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Tax knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

CPA

Master’s in business/accounting

Tools

JDE Enterprise One

Radius

ADP

Power BI

Reports Now

Job description

Southern Champion Tray LLC is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance across multiple entities. You will drive timely financial closes, ensure accurate job costing, and coordinate with external auditors and regulators to maintain robust governance.

You will mentor accounting staff, oversee payroll and tax filings, and partner with senior leadership to steer strategic financial decisions for the organization.