Accountant / Controller (CPA)

AlphaX•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

An experienced CPA is sought to lead the accounting function for an established, privately owned U.S. manufacturer located north of Charlotte, North Carolina. The role requires hands-on manufacturing accounting experience and direct ownership of month-end close, standard costing, and inventory accounting in a production environment. The accountant/controller will oversee the close, strengthen controls, and serve as a key financial partner to the owner and operations team. This is a full-time, on-site position. The position is suited to a manufacturing-focused CPA who can connect purchasing, production, and finished-goods flows to the accounting records and provide leadership with accurate, timely margin reporting. It offers a high-visibility opportunity to work directly with ownership and operations leadership.

Requirements

Active CPA license.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Seven or more years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proven ownership of the month-end close, with experience shortening close timelines.
Strong working knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, and margin analysis.
Experience building and maintaining internal controls across purchasing, production, and inventory.
Track record of leading audit support with clean results.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, ERP/accounting systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
Ability to work on-site north of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Nice To Haves

Textile or soft-goods manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Own the full month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and deliver accurate financial statements on a fast, predictable schedule.
Manage standard costing, including cost roll-ups, variance analysis, and periodic cost updates.
Oversee inventory accounting across raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods, including reconciliations and physical count support.
Produce product, customer, and channel margin reporting to provide leadership visibility into profitability.
Design and maintain internal controls across purchasing, production, and finished-goods close.
Streamline close and reporting processes to shorten cycle time and improve accuracy.
Lead audit preparation and serve as the main point of contact for external auditors.
Partner with operations, purchasing, and sales on budgeting, forecasting, and cost-reduction initiatives.