Senior Area Controller Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Senior Area Controller#25-02718
Charlotte, NC

All On-site Job Description Job Description:

The Senior Area Controller is a key leadership role within the Accounting & Finance team, responsible for overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, cost accounting, and internal controls across multiple manufacturing sites.
This role requires a strong understanding of cost accounting, financial analysis, and compliance to support operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.
The Senior Area Controller will work closely with plant managers, finance teams, and senior leadership to drive financial performance and ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
This position will report to the Finance Lead for the Flexibles North American business and will have several members of staff located across multiple manufacturing locations.

Responsibilities:

Lead the financial reporting, planning, and analysis processes for assigned manufacturing sites.
Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes.
Review and approve journal entries proposed by Plant Accounting Personnel.
Ensure inventory and fixed asset physical counts are conducted in accordance with division and corporate policies.
Analyze variances to standard to develop insights for operational improvements.
Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics to support operational decision-making.
Analyze key financial drivers and provide strategic recommendations to improve profitability and cost efficiency.
Maintain and enforce strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Support capital expenditure planning and financial justification for new investments.
Partner with operations leadership to improve plant performance through financial insights.
Prepare and present financial reports and analyses to senior management.
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff within the assigned area to foster professional growth through a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Annually review and update Machine Hour Rates and Production Standards
Drive process improvement and standardization across multiple plants

Requirements:

Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in financial management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements
Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to lead and develop a team; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to think strategically and provide financial insights to support business growth.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis.
In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred. We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let’s talk. Please visit to learn more. Zobility is RGBSI’s workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.