Strategic Manufacturing Controller (AI & Automation)

Grace Management Group; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Management Group in Spartanburg, SC, seeks a Corporate Controller to lead our accounting operations, internal controls, and compliance for a growing manufacturing business. You will oversee general ledger, cost accounting, tax, audits, and financial reporting, driving accuracy and process improvements.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA/CMA or MBA with 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing, and strong Excel and ERP experience (Oracle/SAP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or CMA or MBA preferred.
• 8–10 years progressive accounting experience, including leadership.
• 5+ years in manufacturing accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting and tax.
• Experience with inventory, cost, and standard costing.
• Experience leading month-end close and audits.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• ERP experience in manufacturing (Oracle, SAP).

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, tax, audit, payroll, and inventory accounting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes; improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee standard cost accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Maintain internal control environment and ensure compliance with policies.
• Coordinate annual audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and multi-state sales/use tax via Avalara.
• Support automation and AI-enabled accounting tools.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Excel skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

CMA

MBA

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Grace Management Group in Spartanburg, SC, seeks a Corporate Controller to lead our accounting operations, internal controls, and compliance for a growing manufacturing business. You will oversee general ledger, cost accounting, tax, audits, and financial reporting, driving accuracy and process improvements.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA/CMA or MBA with 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing, and strong Excel and ERP experience (Oracle/SAP).