Accentuate Staffing is seeking an experienced Controller with Manufacturing Industry experience to provide hands-on leadership and management in the areas of accounting and financial reporting and to direct the company’s accounting policies, budgetary process, periodic forecasting and job costing process. The Controller will partner with the Vice President/General Manager in guiding the Raleigh Division. The position is responsible for accounting functions such as accounts receivable and payable, payroll, cost accounting, internal financial reporting and general ledger. The position reports to the VP/General Manager and will have 2-4 direct reports.

Job Responsibilities:

• Direct the company’s accounting process, budgetary process and job costing process by establishing and maintain fiscal records and internal controls
• Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting information to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget goals, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the company.
• Ensures the accurate completion of all required reports and analyses e.g. month end and year end closings, financial analysis, annual audit, etc.
• Maintains the company’s system of accounts and keeps and oversees the records on company transactions and assets.
• Coordinates and directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts.
• Maintains fixed asset records of the company, prepares capital expenditure requests and justifications, and determines depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items.
• Supervisory Duties; Responsible for evaluating the performance of personnel in Accounting.
• Coordinate with Treasury, Tax, and financial Shared Service organizations to control disbursements, establish and maintain credit terms, collect receivables, and comply with all federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Provide leadership for maximizing the company’s ERP and other business information systems.
• Be the “right hand” to the VP/General manager and a strategic partner to the business (assisting with setting goals and initiatives for future growth, drive process improvements, etc.)
• Develop capital/operating budgets and manning requirements for accounting area. Control expenses within budget constraints. Develop short- and long-range goals and objectives for the accounting department that effectively support the overall goals and objectives of the company.

Job Requirements:

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance required
• MBA or CPA a plus
• Public Accounting experience a plus
• 8 years’ experience in finance and accounting,
• Manufacturing experience required
• Strong background in financial analysis
• Strong computer skills, specifically Excel and Word.
• ERP Systems experience required
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to successfully handle a multi-tasked role
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Problem Solving skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.