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Division Controller-Dalton, Georgia
Lead the Numbers. Influence the Business. Drive the Future.
Our client is looking for a high-impact Controller to take the lead on all things accounting and financial reporting. This is more than a traditional controllership role โ itโs an opportunity to step into a visible leadership position where youโll shape processes, strengthen controls, partner across the business, and deliver the financial insight that helps drive smart decisions.
If youโre a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in fast-paced environment and knows how to balance detail with strategy, this could be the right next move.
What Youโll Own
- Lead the full day-to-day accounting function, including general ledger, cash, fixed assets, and intercompany activity
- Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting under IFRS
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and supporting schedules
- Strengthen and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures
- Oversee accounting, consolidations, and intercompany reconciliations
- Overseeing the inventory control, costing/variance analysis and make recommendations on course corrections
- Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations
- Manage the month-end reporting calendar and provide leadership to the assistant controller and accounting staff
- Review balance sheet activity and key account reconciliations to identify issues and drive resolution
- Help build a faster, smarter, and more scalable close process
- Partner closely with operations, project teams, and finance leadership to support business performance
- Support cash management efforts, forecasting inputs, working capital visibility, and banking activity
- Coordinate audit readiness, support external auditors, and help resolve findings efficiently
- Play a key role in systems implementations, upgrades, and accounting integrations
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and elevate the accounting function
Why This Role Stands Out
This is a chance to join a growing organization where accounting has a true seat at the table. Youโll have the opportunity to influence reporting, improve processes, support strategic growth, and make a visible impact across the business. Ideal for someone who wants to bring both technical strength and leadership presence to a role with momentum.
What Weโre Looking For
- Bachelorโs degree in Accounting or Finance required
- CPA preferred
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including people leadership
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP
- Experience in manufacturing environment with exposure to costing and inventory control
- Strong ERP systems experience and advanced Excel skills
- A proactive, detail-oriented leader who can roll up their sleeves and drive results