Business Unit Controller
About The Position
Business Unit Controller To Apply Now – email your resume to [email protected] Who: A private equity-backed distribution and manufacturing company with approximately $350MM in annual revenue seeking a strong financial leader. What: Hiring a Business Unit Controller to lead the finance and accounting function, overseeing reporting, planning, risk management, and commercial financial analysis. Where: Onsite in Cordele, Georgia (approximately 2.5 hours south of Atlanta). Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. When: Actively hiring due to organizational growth and the need for enhanced financial leadership within the business unit. Why: This role is critical to driving operational performance, strengthening internal controls, and supporting strategic initiatives in a PE-backed environment. Salary: Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and leadership background. Job Summary / Description: The Business Unit Controller will provide leadership across all aspects of financial reporting, analysis, planning, and risk management for a key operating unit. This role requires both strategic oversight and hands-on execution, partnering closely with operations leadership to implement financial strategies, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal control frameworks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- 10–15 years of accounting/finance experience.
- Senior-level finance leadership experience partnering with operations management.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, cost control, US GAAP, and internal controls.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Infor or similar).
- Manufacturing and industrial industry experience required.
Nice To Haves
- MBA preferred.
- CPA or CMA preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Oversee financial risk management and internal control compliance.
- Partner with operations leadership to drive financial and business strategy.
- Perform commercial and contract financial analysis.
- Manage cost control initiatives and performance reporting.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP and corporate policies.
- Support implementation and optimization of ERP and integrated accounting systems.
- Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Relocation assistance available.
- Opportunity to lead finance within a growing PE-backed manufacturing organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
