Strategic Interim Controller for Manufacturing & Costing

LHH; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to place an Interim Controller in Charlotte. This hands-on leadership role will oversee daily accounting operations, oversee closes, and ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting while partnering with executive leadership.

The ideal candidate brings manufacturing accounting experience, strong cost and inventory knowledge, and proven team leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Controller/leadership experience in manufacturing environment required.
• Strong cost and inventory accounting knowledge and GAAP expertise.
• ERP systems experience with SAP/Oracle/JD Edwards/Epicor/Dynamics or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.
• Ensure timely, GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Manage inventory accounting, standard costing, and cost analysis.
• Review journal entries and reconciliations for accuracy.
• Monitor internal controls and drive process improvements.
• Partner with operations leadership to analyze costs, margins, and production performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Coordinate audit requests and assist with compliance.
• Lead and mentor accounting staff during the interim engagement.
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes for efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Assist executive leadership with special projects and business analysis.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Leadership/people management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Epicor

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

LHH is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to place an Interim Controller in Charlotte. This hands-on leadership role will oversee daily accounting operations, oversee closes, and ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting while partnering with executive leadership.

The ideal candidate brings manufacturing accounting experience, strong cost and inventory knowledge, and proven team leadership.