Controller - Manufacturing
$200,000–$235,000 year
On-siteMooresville, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Build and manage internal accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconciliations previously managed by external providers. Establish accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support a rapidly scaling organization, then develop and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process with clear timelines and accuracy standards. Prepare financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and lead preparation for the company's first external financial audit. Serve as the finance lead for ERP system implementation, partner cross-functionally with operations and engineering teams, and develop processes for capital expenditures and project accounting. Build and mentor a high-performing accounting team while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and financial visibility.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA
- 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience within a growing company environment
- Strong cost accounting and manufacturing accounting experience
- Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks
- Experience leading ERP implementations or major financial system transitions
- Strong technical accounting skills combined with a hands-on leadership approach
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Denver, Colorado
Desired Qualifications
- Experience building an accounting function from the ground up or transitioning from outsourced accounting to in-house
- Experience in manufacturing, clean energy, or capital project-driven industries
- Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and project-based accounting
- Experience preparing for or managing a first-time financial audit
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