Controller

Controller

$130000 - $150000 per year | Atlanta, GA | On-site | Permanent

Incredible opportunity to join an industry leading, stable Atlanta based company, flexible hybrid & remote capabilities & competitive compensation and bonus!

A bit about us:

Take the driver’s seat in manufacturing finance as a Permanent Controller, helping power performance across a fast-paced vehicle manufacturing operation. This opportunity combines hands-on financial leadership with strategic business partnership, connecting plant operations, production control, and commercial priorities to measurable financial results.

You’ll work closely with plant leadership to strengthen financial reporting, sharpen cost visibility, and turn operational data into actionable insights. If you thrive on improving margins, challenging assumptions, and supporting smarter manufacturing decisions, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Why join us?

Competitive Base Salary

Annual Bonus

Great 401K Match

Excellent Benefits

5+ weeks PTO

Industry leading company who is growing & so much more

Job Details

Responsibilities

Lead plant accounting and production finance activities, ensuring accurate financial results and strong alignment with operational objectives.

Own the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and timely financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and company policies.

Drive annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and financial planning in partnership with manufacturing, production control, and plant management teams.

Deliver clear variance analysis across production volumes, labor, materials, overhead, and operating expenses, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.

Oversee cost accounting and product costing, including standard cost maintenance, inventory valuation, and analysis of manufacturing profitability.

Perform cost center analysis and partner with budget owners to improve spending discipline, resource allocation, and financial accountability.

Monitor purchase price variance (PPV) and collaborate with procurement and operations to understand cost movements and identify savings opportunities.

Support production control through financial analysis of inventory, work in progress, scrap, capacity utilization, and manufacturing efficiency.

Use SAP to support financial transactions, reporting, cost analysis, and process improvements while maintaining data accuracy and effective controls.

Prepare management reports that translate complex financial and operational information into practical recommendations for plant leadership.

Maintain robust internal controls, support audit requirements, and promote compliance with accounting standards and company procedures.

Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reporting quality, streamline finance processes, and strengthen plant performance.

Qualifications

At least 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, plant controlling, or production finance within manufacturing.

Experience in vehicle, car, or motor vehicle manufacturing, or an equivalent manufacturing environment with comparable production and costing complexity.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Demonstrated experience managing month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.

Strong knowledge of IFRS, cost accounting, product costing, cost center analysis, and purchase price variance.

Practical understanding of plant operations, production control, inventory accounting, and manufacturing cost drivers.

Hands-on experience with SAP or an equivalent enterprise resource planning system, along with strong spreadsheet and analytical skills.

Ability to partner effectively with operational teams, challenge performance constructively, and communicate financial insights clearly.

Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a dynamic production environment.

A recognized accounting qualification, such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, or an equivalent credential, is an advantage.

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