Lead Controller

The Lead Controller is responsible for the overall financial control, compliance, and accounting operations. This role ensures full US GAAP compliance, maintains a strong SOX control environment, oversees month-end close processes, and partners closely with Operations and Corporate Finance. The Lead Controller manages the Controlling team and plays a critical role in driving financial accuracy, operational insight, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

• Ensure full compliance with US GAAP across both entities
• Implement, maintain, and enhance SOX internal controls
• Perform internal audits and coordinate external audit activities
• Perform and ensure accurate and timely month-end close procedures
• Prepare income tax information for Corporate reporting
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial data

• Perform annual standard cost updates
• Conduct physical inventory variance analysis and inventory controls oversight
• Oversee cost accounting processes in a manufacturing environment
• Analyze variances and provide financial insight to Operations leadership

• Oversee fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure controls
• Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations
• Review credit card transactions and perform related expenditure controls
• Concur Expense system user administration
• Manage JDE and iBuy purchase order approval limits and governance
• Perform ad hoc analysis requests related to expenses, balance sheet movements, etc

• Lead, mentor, and develop two direct reports, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
• Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and ensure succession planning for key roles
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and Corporate Finance
• Manage upwards by seeking to understand leadership needs, communicating risks and insights early, and effectively supporting decision-making through clear, data-driven recommendations

• Research and interpret complex accounting issues
• Lead the adoption and documentation of new accounting standards, policies, and procedures
• Provide expertise on revenue recognition, fixed asset management, and other topics

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting; Big 4 public accounting audit background required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required; CPA or equivalent certification preferred
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and lead change in a complex, matrixed organization
• High integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement; Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skill
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

This is a Permanent position based out of Elizabethtown, NC.

The pay range for this position is $91700.00 - $170100.00/yr.

Will send to candidates once interviews are scheduled

This is a hybrid position in Elizabethtown, NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.