<p>This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello.</p><p><br></p><p>Division Controller-Dalton, Georgia</p><p><strong>Lead the Numbers. Influence the Business. Drive the Future.</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for a high-impact <strong>Controller</strong> to take the lead on all things accounting and financial reporting. This is more than a traditional controllership role — it’s an opportunity to step into a visible leadership position where you’ll shape processes, strengthen controls, partner across the business, and deliver the financial insight that helps drive smart decisions.</p><p>If you’re 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.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Own</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the full day-to-day accounting function, including general ledger, cash, fixed assets, and intercompany activity</li><li>Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting under IFRS</li><li>Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and supporting schedules</li><li>Strengthen and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures</li><li>Oversee accounting, consolidations, and intercompany reconciliations</li><li>Overseeing the inventory control, costing/variance analysis and make recommendations on course corrections</li><li>Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations</li><li>Manage the month-end reporting calendar and provide leadership to the assistant controller and accounting staff</li><li>Review balance sheet activity and key account reconciliations to identify issues and drive resolution</li><li>Help build a faster, smarter, and more scalable close process</li><li>Partner closely with operations, project teams, and finance leadership to support business performance</li><li>Support cash management efforts, forecasting inputs, working capital visibility, and banking activity</li><li>Coordinate audit readiness, support external auditors, and help resolve findings efficiently</li><li>Play a key role in systems implementations, upgrades, and accounting integrations</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and elevate the accounting function</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role Stands Out</strong></p><p>This is a chance to join a growing organization where accounting has a true seat at the table. You’ll 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.</p>

<p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required</li><li>CPA preferred</li><li>7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including people leadership</li><li>Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP</li><li>Experience in manufacturing environment with exposure to costing and inventory control </li><li>Strong ERP systems experience and advanced Excel skills</li><li>A proactive, detail-oriented leader who can roll up their sleeves and drive results</li></ul><p><br></p>

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