Controller - Jonesboro, AR

Location: Jonesboro, AR (on-site) • Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 / yr • Paid relocation to the Midsouth

About the role

We are recruiting a people-focused Controller with manufacturing experience to lead our accounting department and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of our financial reporting. In this role, you will lead the department to oversee the month-end closing, internal controls, cost accounting, and audits. Beyond the numbers, you will focus on building, coaching, and strengthening a high-performing accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounting, AP, AR, and Cost Accounting functions, monitoring departmental KPIs.
• Lead the monthly close process producing accurate and timely financial statements.
• Recruit, train, coach, and intentionally delegate responsibilities to develop team members and build departmental depth.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve a strong internal control environment to safeguard company assets.
• Manage the calculation and reporting of product costs, margins, and inventory values in partnership with operations.
• Coordinate external audits, regulatory reporting, and tax filings.

Requirements

• Minimum BS in Accountancy.
• Significant progressive accounting experience with prior leadership experience in an accounting or controllership role in a manufacturing plant.
• Master’s in Accounting and CPA license are most desired.
• Strong decision-making skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to recognize workload or process constraints early to take decisive action.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid relocation to the Midsouth.