Controller - Accounting Manager
About The Position
AHT Cooling Systems USA , a recognized leader in refrigeration solutions for the grocery and convenience store industry, is seeking a Controller to join our team. This is a full-time, onsite role based in our Ladson, SC office, where you will play a critical part in managing financial operations and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight for our growing organization. If you’re an experienced finance professional looking to work with a company known for innovation, reliability, and excellence, we want to hear from you! Position Summary: We are seeking a high-potential, motivated Controller-Accounting Manager who can lead core accounting functions and oversee the AR, AP, and Credit Control teams. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, hands-on operational capability, and the leadership capacity to drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent technical background.
- Solid experience in monthly and annual closings.
- Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups, PowerQuery preferred).
- Experience preparing federal and state Tax Return support packages.
- Experience with external and/or internal audit processes.
- Minimum 3 years of managerial experience supervising teams.
- Experience managing AR, AP, and/or Credit Control functions (multiple areas preferred).
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to work on-site at the headquarters is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a multinational or manufacturing environment.
- SAP or ERP system experience.
- Experience in Controller, Accounting Manager, or FP&A roles.
- Proven track record in process improvement and workflow standardization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings (US GAAP / Management reporting).
- Prepare and analyze P/L, B/S, and Cash Flow statements, including variance analysis and management reporting.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting.
- Prepare supporting documents for federal and state Tax Returns and coordinate with external tax advisors.
- Lead external audits, internal audits, and support J-SOX compliance.
- Manage and develop the AR, AP, and Credit Control teams, ensuring accurate processes and timely reporting.
- Oversee cash flow planning, payment schedules, and working capital optimization.
- Use SAP (or equivalent ERP) for account reconciliation, journal entries, and data extraction.
- Partner with HQ teams (RTTM / DENV) on financial reporting, audit, and compliance matters.
- Drive process standardization, internal control improvements, and cost-efficiency initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
