Controller, MC
Southwire Company · Carrollton, GA · 4 days ago
AccountingFull-time
Job Summary
Acts as a recognized financial expert within the organization by providing authoritative leadership over accounting, financial reporting, controls, and performance optimization in a complex electrical industry environment. Interprets internal and external business, regulatory, and market issues to recommend best practices and enterprise-level financial solutions, applying specialized depth of expertise and broad business perspective. Operates with a high degree of independence while aligning closely with senior management and cross-functional partners to support strategic planning, internal performance optimization, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Acts as a specialist in financial governance, accounting operations, and regulatory compliance by overseeing complex financial functions and ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, industry standards, and electrical-sector requirements.
- Develops strategy for accounting, financial controls, and performance optimization initiatives by adapting frameworks and priorities to address evolving business needs, regulatory changes, and operational complexity.
- Applies highly developed accounting, financial analysis, and risk management expertise to oversee financial close processes, reporting accuracy, internal controls, and audit readiness across electrical operations.
- Approves and authorizes financial statements, reconciliations, and key accounting judgments, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
- Implements systems to improve financial reporting, data integrity, and performance analytics, leveraging technology, process automation, and industry best practices to enhance efficiency and decision support.
- Advises senior leadership and develops actionable insights by interpreting financial results, market data, and operational trends to influence strategic planning, investment decisions, and organizational priorities.
- Interfaces and coordinates externally with auditors, regulators, financial institutions, and external advisors, serving as the primary financial authority on compliance, reporting standards, and complex accounting matters.
- Provides guidance to and coaches finance and accounting professionals by setting expectations, reviewing work quality, and strengthening technical capability, judgment, and professional development within the team.
- Instructs and counsels internal stakeholders on financial policies, controls, and best practices while correcting issues, reinforcing accountability, and promoting a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience
- Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
- Specialized Degree: Accounting or Finance
- Years of Experience: 8-11 Years
Preferred Education & Experience
- Specialized Degree: MPAcc or MBA in Accounting or Finance
- Licenses/Certificates: CPA, CMA, CGMA or equivalent professional certification
- Years of Experience: 12-14 Years