Position: Controller – Manufacturing

Location: Raleigh / Durham, NC

A successful International manufacturing company is seeking a Controller to be the company’s main financial point of contact at their North Carolina location. (Individual must have Textile and preferfably Non-Woven manufacturing)

The person in this position will report professionally to the U.S. General Manager and work in a matrix’d relationship with company’s CFO.

This is a wonderful opportunity to play a key role with an established manufacturer, with a great professional growth potential.

Responsibilities

·Oversee accounting and finance functions in the U.S. for European manufacturing operating in North Carolina. Some areas of focus: budgeting, FP&A, pricing, cash-flow, cost accounting, vendor’s and contract management, contract billings, inventory control and purchasing.

• Oversee working capital management and capital investments
• Drive the areas of forecasting, costing, planning, etc., and work with other members of management to use this information to direct the business
• Develop and perform Ad Hoc reports and use them to analyze production costs vs. sales margins
• Prepare site reports, audits, and act as a partner with Logistics in driving inventory control
• Coordinate budgeting processes, incorporating operational and strategic forecasting
• Direct cost accounting and tax reporting
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the area of finance, including cost reduction and funding programs
• Present reports to the board of directors

Qualifications

·Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

·5-10 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

·CPA or professional certifications are a PLUS

·Familiarity with accounting under US GAAP, IFRS, and cost accounting.

·Proven skill in working capital management

·Experience working with domestic and foreign banks.

·Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines, often working as a member of a cross-functional team

·Must also have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, and have familiarity with ERP systems

·Must be able to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment