Corporate Controller

About the role

The Corporate Controller will lead the accounting, shared services, treasury, and tax functions to ensure a robust control environment, timely and accurate reporting both internally and externally, continuous improvement across all financial processes, and adequate cash flow to support the daily operations of the Company. The position will also partner with the Financial Planning & Analysis team in managing key financial processes related to strategic planning, annual budgeting, and monthly and quarterly forecasting. The role will be responsible for assessing, recruiting, and building a highly energized, skilled, and goal-oriented team focused on supporting business growth.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management
  • Leads the global accounting function, including production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of accounting records, and implementation of controls and budgets to mitigate risk and ensure accuracy.
  • Manages interim and annual external audits.
  • Identifies emerging financial issues, threats, and opportunities, initiating actions to support strategic objectives.
  • Assesses current accounting operations, recommending and implementing improvements.
  • Develops and monitors key business performance metrics.
  • Maximizes return on assets and investments by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.
  • Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Prepares budgets by collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommends plans and initiates corrective actions.
• Compliance and Controls
  • Ensures sound financial controls, policies, and procedures are in place to safeguard assets and accurately report results.
  • Coordinates compliance efforts across departments, including SOX, government reporting, and tax filings.
• Financial Reporting
  • Leads monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes to produce accurate internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP, SEC regulations, and company policies.
  • Provides management with financial insights vital to decision-making.
• Transactional Excellence
  • Leads and manages the treasury function, overseeing credit, collections, and accounts payable teams.
  • Works with the sales organization to ensure appropriate credit extension while minimizing risk for uncollectible accounts.
  • Collaborates with the Global Supply Chain team to establish vendor payment terms.
  • Monitors and ensures adequate cash flow for daily operations.
  • Contributes to tax strategy, quarterly provision analysis, state and federal filings, and annual tax return preparation.
• Corporate Finance
  • Provides support and analysis for capital structure and financing arrangements, including credit facilities, letters of credit, and equity issuance.
  • Monitors debt and ensures compliance with debt covenants.
  • Maximizes return and limits risk on cash investments.
  • Ensures business and enterprise risks are identified and mitigated.
• Travel required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams to lead high-visibility projects, drive process improvements, and support strategic initiatives.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field (required).
• CPA certification (preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Manufacturing industry experience (preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Previous experience with SAP (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Excellent full-time benefits package.
• Paid holidays.
• Friendly, supportive work environment.
• Flexsteel furniture discounts.
• Professional growth opportunities.