Financial Controller

Position:  Corporate Controller

Location: Chatham County, GA (Savanna Metro)
Compensation: $130,000 – $155,000 DOE Annual Profit Sharing
Benefits: Generous benefits package

RemX is proud to partner with our prestigious client in the Savannah Metro area in their search for a strategic, hands-on Controller to lead the accounting function for their established and growing manufacturing company. The Controller will play a critical role in overseeing accounting, budgeting, and overall financial operations to ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of all financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage multi-entity corporate budgets ensuring consistency across entities
• Oversee all daily accounting operations including AP/AR, payroll, billing, collections, cash disbursements, GL, cost accounting, revenue recognition, fixed assets and inventory management
• Develop, document and maintain accounting policies, procedures and GAAP standards
• Research and resolve complex technical accounting issues to ensure compliance with applicable standards
• Lead and manage inventory control processes including physical/cycle counts, adjustments and audits
• Own and execute month/quarter/year end close processes ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting to Executive Leadership
• Prepare and analyze financial statements including profit and loss, balance sheet and management reports
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and filings
• Administer commercial insurance programs and maintain related documentation
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and efficiencies across accounting and finance processes
• Perform cost analysis related to AP/AR processes to improve operational efficiency
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of cash reporting
• Oversee and maintain accounting systems, including ERP platforms and partner with system consultants to ensure accurate configuration and reporting
• Provide training and ongoing support to accounting staff on systems, processes, and controls
• Participate in cross functional initiatives, projects, and ad hoc assignments to support organizational goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; advanced degree in Accounting or CPA strongly preferred
• Minimum five (5)  years of progressive financial leadership experience in manufacturing setting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Proven experience managing GL functions and full month/quarter/year end close processes
• Proven skill with developing and maintaining internal controls, compliance and reporting accuracy
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis preferred
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Excellent communication skills with ability to effectively liaise across all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accountability, accuracy and attention to detail
• Strategic thinker with the ability to improve systems, processes and organizational efficiency
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics or Business Central
• Prior experience in the tactical equipment manufacturing industry a plus but not required