Controller

US Cargo Systems • Goldsboro, NC

3d

About The Position

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for financial leadership and operational excellence? US Cargo Systems is looking for a Controller to lead our finance team and drive performance across key business functions. This is a high-impact role that offers visibility across the organization and the opportunity to shape financial strategy in a dynamic manufacturing environment. What You’ll Do:
Lead monthly close and reporting in a fast-paced 3-day cycle
Oversee AP/AR, cost accounting, and inventory accuracy
Analyze budget vs. actuals and support quarterly business reviews
Drive process improvements and ERP upgrades (Oracle e-Business Suite preferred)
Ensure SOX compliance and manage external audits
Coach and develop a high-performing finance team
Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership on cost productivity and strategic initiatives
Requirements
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college in Accounting or Finance. CPA a plus.
5-8 years of progressive accounting experience. Must have in-depth professional knowledge of accounting concepts, manufacturing systems, and cost accounting.
Preferred experience in high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environment. Problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity skills are essential. High ethical standards and a collaborative mindset. Must be a self-motivated individual who is a capable and motivating leader.
Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The position requires that the employee regularly sit and use their hands to handle or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, and kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
ITAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college in Accounting or Finance.
• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience. Must have in-depth professional knowledge of accounting concepts, manufacturing systems, and cost accounting.
• Problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity skills are essential.
• High ethical standards and a collaborative mindset.
• Must be a self-motivated individual who is a capable and motivating leader.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• CPA a plus.
• Preferred experience in high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environment.
• Oracle e-Business Suite preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close and reporting in a fast-paced 3-day cycle
• Oversee AP/AR, cost accounting, and inventory accuracy
• Analyze budget vs. actuals and support quarterly business reviews
• Drive process improvements and ERP upgrades (Oracle e-Business Suite preferred)
• Ensure SOX compliance and manage external audits
• Coach and develop a high-performing finance team
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership on cost productivity and strategic initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level