Controller

Controller

Salary $120,000 - $130,000 + Benefits + Paid Relocation to the Midsouth

We are seeking a seasoned, people-focused Controller with manufacturing experience to lead our accounting function and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of our financial reporting. In this role, you will lead with ownership to oversee the month-end close, internal controls, cost accounting, and audits. Beyond the numbers, you will focus on building, coaching, and strengthening a high-performing accounting team.

The ideal candidate does not just manage processes – they develop people. You should possess strong decision-making skills, a high attention to detail, and the ability to recognize workload or process constraints early to take decisive action.

Key Responsibilities for this Controller:

• Financial Reporting & Close: Lead the monthly close process to produce accurate and timely financial statements. Partner with FP&A on budget-to-actual reviews.

• Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, train, coach, and intentionally delegate responsibilities to develop team members and build departmental depth.

• Accounting Operations: Manage the Accounting, AP, AR, and Cost Accounting functions, monitoring departmental KPIs.

• Internal Controls: Develop, maintain, and continuously improve a strong internal control environment to safeguard company assets.

• Cost Accounting & Inventory: Manage the calculation and reporting of product costs, margins, and inventory values in partnership with operations.

• Audit & Compliance: Coordinate external audits, regulatory reporting, and tax filings.

Minimum requirements for this Controller position:

• Education: Master of Accountancy or CPA.

• Experience: Significant progressive accounting experience with prior leadership experience in an accounting or controllership role.

• Industry: Manufacturing experience is needed.

TO APPLY: Email your resume Marla@austinallen.com in MS Word or PDF.

* All Interview, relocation, & fee expenses paid by hiring companies. Hiring companies offer excellent compensation packages, benefits, and, where available, generous relocation assistance or packages.

Areas of Specialization...

* Engineering * Six Sigma Black Belts * Accounting * Distribution * Human Resources

* Materials / Purchasing * Quality Engineers & Managers * Manufacturing Management