Divisional Controller - Hybrid

About the role

The Division Controller is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance for the TAPCO division. This role leads month-end and year-end close, oversees key accounting processes, maintains a strong internal control environment, and develops a high-performing accounting team. The Division Controller also drives continuous improvement through automation, analytics, and responsible adoption of AI tools to improve efficiency, scalability, and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Oversee treasury operations, debt accounting, payroll accounting, and fixed assets.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and balance sheet integrity.
• Analyze financial results and resolve accounting issues.
• Oversee sales and use tax compliance activities.
• Execute and monitor internal accounting controls.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support external audits.
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive remediation and continuous improvement of control processes.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability for direct reports.
• Establish clear expectations and measurable goals.
• Develop team capabilities through cross-training and professional development.
• Promote a culture of ownership, accuracy, continuous improvement, and accountability.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate accounting processes.
• Leverage approved AI tools and automation technologies across the accounting function to improve productivity and reporting quality.
• Train and develop team members on responsible AI usage and validation practices.
• Partner with Finance and IT leadership to enhance accounting systems, workflows, and analytics.
• Establish metrics and dashboards to improve visibility into close performance, reconciliation status, and process efficiency.
• Month-End Close completed accurately and on schedule.
• Year-End Close completed accurately and on schedule.
• External Audit completed on time with minimal audit adjustments.
• 100% completion of assigned balance sheet reconciliations.
• No significant control, compliance, or documentation deficiencies.
• Completion of annual process improvement and AI adoption initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience in manufacturing environments required.
• Experience with software, SaaS, subscription, or ASC 606 revenue recognition preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Demonstrated success leading close processes, process improvement initiatives, and accounting teams.
• Advanced Excel, ERP, reporting, and financial systems proficiency.
• Curiosity and willingness to leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance accounting operations.

Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays