Business Controller

About the role

This position is onsite, located in our Hoover, AL or Johns Creek, GA office. This is a highly visible role that combines financial leadership with operational partnership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Regional Operations, Sales leadership, and Plant Managers to improve financial and operational performance.
• Analyze monthly financial results, identify trends, and recommend actions to improve profitability.
• Lead monthly financial reviews with operations leadership, focusing on sales mix, labor, material costs, transportation, and margins.
• Monitor month-end close activities, inventory accuracy, accruals, billing, intercompany transactions, and financial controls.
• Visit manufacturing facilities to conduct financial reviews, inventory audits, and provide guidance to plant leadership.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, quarterly business reviews, and year-end inventory processes.
• Perform financial analysis for capital investments, customer and product profitability, and strategic business initiatives.
• Develop actionable insights from large data sets to identify cost savings and operational improvements.
• Provide financial training and guidance to Plant Managers and operational leaders.
• Collaborate with leadership on special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA is a plus.
• Experience as a Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, Controller, or similar financial leadership role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Manufacturing, construction, or homebuilding industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems; JD Edwards experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and translate financial information into actionable business recommendations.
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing facilities as needed.