Corporate Controller (Manufacturing / Private Equity)

Arkansas Talent Group's Executive Search Division has been exclusively retained to assist a prominent Private Equity-backed Manufacturing Company in Central Arkansas, in identifying a Corporate Controller. This is a role that has been elevated in their organization to support the company's ongoing growth and will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer.Corporate Controller will oversee financial systems, drive accurate reporting, and nurture a high-performing team during an exciting period of transformation. This position coordinates accounting activities for facilities across United States operations, while collaborating with an international subsidiary on consolidation and compliance.This leadership role is ideal for a detail-oriented expert who thrives in fast-paced settings, enjoys optimizing processes, and values team-building. If you excel at instilling organization and accountability, this is your chance to shape a best-in-class financial function.Key Responsibilities: Direct all aspects of general ledger, cost accounting, payables, receivables, assets, and banking for U.S. operationsLead month-end close cycles, ensuring reconciliations and financial accuracyManage intercompany and foreign currency transactions, ensuring proper consolidation and eliminationsDesign effective close schedules, review procedures, and maintain audit-ready accounts year-roundOversee external audit process, corporate tax, and financial reporting, partnering with CPA firms as neededElevate controls on journal entries, accruals, inventory management, and purchasingEnsure adherence to GAAP and private-equity standards through policy refinementSupervise multi-state sales and use tax compliance utilizing specialized platformsDrive major ERP system implementations and technology integrations, supporting the transition between multiple platforms and championing automation in AP and financial close activitiesCollaborate with operations and supply chain teams to validate cost drivers, inventory, and production reportingAnalyze standard costs and variances, promoting accountability and operational improvement across the organizationTranslate financial outcomes into actionable insight for non-financial stakeholdersSet performance metrics for cost management, working capital, and operational efficiencyMentor and develop accounting staff to uphold standards of speed, accuracy, and reliabilityQualifications: Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA certification strongly preferredMinimum of 8 years progressive accounting management within a manufacturing environment, including responsibility across multiple plantsExperience working for top-tier public accounting firms is desirableBackground in private equity or fast-moving, results-driven settings is advantageousExpertise in GAAP, standard costing, inventory control, and entity consolidationFamiliarity with foreign transactions, intercompany eliminations, and multicurrency environmentsSkilled in ERP systems and transitions between core platformsExperience implementing AP automation, close management, and compliance technologies is preferredDemonstrated leadership in challenging environments, with a track record of driving operational efficiencyPerks:Strong Base Salary 25% Bonus OpportunityVery lucrative equity componentTerrific Benefits and ample PTO Policy401k MatchingHigh visibility role to work with C-Suite and Private EquityRelocation package offered if out of StateThis is a critical position for the organization, so candidate must be on-site, no remote or hybrid opportunities. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate.Please directly apply or reach out to Stephanie Shine or Chris Chunn on LinkedIn. Local applicants will be given priority consideration.Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.

Salary : $200,000 - $240,000