Controller

Controller at

CAREER FOUNDATIONS INC.

Controller at

CAREER FOUNDATIONS INC.

in Hillsborough, North Carolina Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

A growing global manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Controller to join its finance leadership team in a high-impact role supporting both U.S. operations and international entities. This position offers the opportunity to help scale financial infrastructure within a fast-growing business environment while partnering closely with leadership across operations, accounting, and supply chain functions. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, analytical, and comfortable operating in a dynamic manufacturing environment with multi-entity and international exposure. This role will oversee the full accounting function for a U.S. manufacturing operation while supporting global consolidations and process improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Operations Lead all accounting activities for the U.S. manufacturing operation, including month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting Own the general ledger and ensure accuracy across account, department, and location coding Oversee inventory accounting, fixed assets, capitalization, depreciation, and reconciliations Establish and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable financial processes Support forecasting, budgeting, and operational financial analysis Partner cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams to support business decision-making Financial Reporting & Consolidation Prepare consolidated financial statements across multiple domestic and international entities Support global consolidation processes, including intercompany activity and foreign currency considerations Deliver recurring and ad hoc financial reporting and analysis to executive leadership Leadership & Process Improvement Manage and mentor a small accounting and finance team Drive continuous improvement initiatives, automation efforts, and workflow enhancements Serve as an ERP power user and support system optimization efforts Audit & Compliance Coordinate external audit activities and manage audit deliverables Support tax compliance activities, including sales & use tax coordination with external advisors Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance CPA required 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities Public accounting background strongly preferred Manufacturing industry experience preferred Experience with multi-entity consolidations and international operations is highly desired Strong ERP experience required; NetSuite experience preferred Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments Why This Opportunity? High visibility role with executive leadership exposure Opportunity to help shape and scale accounting infrastructure Growing global organization with strong long-term growth trajectory Broad scope with both operational and strategic responsibilities Career advancement potential as the organization continues to expand