Controller

The Controller reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and leads a team of accounting professionals. This role oversees all financial operations. The Controller serves as a key strategic partner to the executive team, driving financial excellence and business growth through accurate reporting, analysis, and strategic recommendations.

This role can be performed remotely with flexibility, though the successful candidate must be able to work from one of our office locations in Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Charlotte, or McKinney when needed.

Core Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Strategy:

• Partner with executive team to drive strategic financial planning and decision-making
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Develop and execute financial strategies to support company growth objectives
• Identify opportunities for profit enhancement and cost optimization

Accounting Operations:

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
• Manage all aspects of the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Direct accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions
• Optimize cash management and working capital strategies

Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare and present monthly financial statements and management reports
• Develop insightful financial analysis and KPI dashboards
• Lead preparation of board materials and financial presentations
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations

Risk & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and applicable regulations
• Maintain robust internal control framework
• Manage external audit relationships and processes
• Oversee tax compliance and reporting requirements

Team Leadership:

• Build and develop high-performing accounting team
• Provide mentorship and career development opportunities
• Establish clear performance expectations and goals
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Consistently demonstrates “Can Do, Will Do!” attitude

Systems & Process Improvement:

• Lead accounting system implementations and upgrades
• Streamline processes through automation and best practices
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure data integrity and system controls

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA certification
• 10 years of progressive accounting experience
• 5 years in a management role
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
• Demonstrated experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Accounting or MBA
• Prior experience in [industry] sector
• Public accounting background
• Experience with system implementations
• International accounting experience
• Six Sigma or similar process improvement certification

Technical Skills:

• ERP Systems: Intact preferred
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling
• Business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Accounting automation software
• Microsoft Office Suite

Success Metrics:

• Complete monthly close within 5 business days
• Achieve 95% accuracy in quarterly forecasts
• Maintain clean external audits with zero material findings
• Reduce manual processes through automation
• Achieve 90% team retention rate annually

Travel No travel

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The total compensation package for this position also includes medical benefits, 401(k) eligibility, Paid Time Off, and parental leave. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

EOE, including disability/veterans