Lead Controller
Elizabethtown, NC - USA
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Job Summary
Title: Lead Controller
Location:Hybrid (Elizabethtown NC)
Supervisor: Finance Director
JOB SUMMARY
The Lead Controller is responsible for the overall financial control compliance and accounting operations. This role ensures full US GAAP compliance maintains a strong SOX control environment oversees month-end close processes and partners closely with Operations and Corporate Finance. The Lead Controller manages the Controlling team and plays a critical role in driving financial accuracy operational insight and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with US GAAP across both entities
Implement maintain and enhance SOX internal controls
Perform internal audits and coordinate external audit activities
Perform and ensure accurate and timely month-end close procedures
Prepare income tax information forCorporate reporting
Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure integrity of financial data
Manufacturing & Cost Accounting
Perform annual standard cost updates
Conduct physical inventory variance analysis and inventory controls oversight
Oversee cost accounting processes in a manufacturing environment
Analyze variances and provide financial insight to Operations leadership
Operational & Accounting Oversight
Oversee fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure controls
Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations
Review credit card transactions and perform related expenditure controls
Concur Expense system user administration
Manage JDE andiBuy purchase order approval limits and governanc
Perform ad hoc analysis requests related to expenses balance sheet movementsetc
Team Leadership & Development
Lead mentor and develop two direct reports fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
Set clear goals provide regular feedback and ensure succession planning for key roles
Partner cross-functionally with Operations Supply Chain and Corporate Finance
Manage upwards by seeking to understand leadership needs communicating risks and insights early and effectively supporting decision-making through clear data-driven recommendations
Technical Accounting & Advisory
Research and interpret complex accounting issues
Lead the adoption and documentation of new accounting standards policies and procedures
Provide expertise on revenue recognition fixed asset management and other topics
QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Required:
Bachelors orMasters degree in Accounting
Big 4 public accounting audit background
5 years of progressive accounting experience
Strong knowledge of US GAAP
Understanding of cost accounting principles
Advanced Excel proficiency
Experience with global ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle JDE)
Strong analytical strategic thinking and problem-solving skill
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and lead change in a complex matrixed organization
High integrity attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement
Preferred:
CPA or equivalent certification
Manufacturing industry experience
Future prospects will become available for those that show drivedetermination and ultimately achieve results.
HENGSTLER / DYNAPAR COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Hengstler is a leading European manufacturer of industrial components for counting and control applications. Customers around the globe rely on the companys extensive experience broad application know-how high flexibility and project management for high-tech tailor-made applications.
Dynapar is one of the worlds leading suppliers of motion control feedback products including encoders and resolvers. The company delivers customized innovative technologies to customers around the globe in a wide range of industries including oil and gas paper and steel factory automation robotics and medical equipment.
Specialty Product Technologies (SPT) is a group of core technology companies based in Elizabethtown NC.
SPT designs manufactures and markets innovative products services and technologies to the industrial automation marketplace.
Together these innovators are known as Hengstler-Dynapar and the company continues to deliver exciting new products such as its best-selling AC58 absolute encoders which enable customers to integrate natively with the latest drive protocols for a wide range of applications.
RALLIANT CORPORATION OVERVIEW
Ralliant Corporation is a global precision technologies company that designs develops manufactures and services precision instruments and highly engineered products used in missioncritical applications around the world. The Companys portfolio includes two strategic segments Test & Measurement and Sensors & Safety Systems housing wellknown brands with leading positions in their respective markets.
Ralliants solutions empower engineers by providing the performance and reliability needed to accelerate innovation in electrified and digital industries such as utilities defense & space power electronics and advanced manufacturing.
With a legacy of more than 150 years of operating experience a global team of approximately 7000 employees and a presence in 90 countries Ralliant is committed to continuous improvement customer collaboration and a culture rooted in precision trust and growth.
The Company is headquartered in Raleigh North Carolina and operates as an independent publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker RAL.
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About Company
Ralliant Corporation Overview Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthro ... View more