Accountant / Controller (CPA)
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced CPA to lead the accounting function for an established U.S. manufacturer in Statesville, North Carolina. The company has been in business for more than 25 years and produces fiber-filled bedding products for the hospitality and healthcare industries from a 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. This full-time, on-site role is intended for a CPA with hands-on manufacturing accounting experience who has owned the month-end close, standard costing, and inventory accounting in a production environment. The role owns the close, strengthens controls, and serves as a key financial partner to the owner and operations team. It focuses on understanding the accounting flow from purchasing and production through finished goods, and providing leadership with accurate, timely margin reporting.
Requirements
- Active CPA license.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 7 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 in Statesville, North Carolina.
Nice To Haves
- Textile, bedding, or soft-goods manufacturing experience.
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 that gives leadership clear 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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Health insurance and benefits package.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Stable, established company with more than 25 years in business.
- High-visibility role working directly with ownership and operations leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
