Controller

DEUTZ•Norcross, GA

10d

About The Position

The Controller (Post-Acquisition Integrations) provides overall leadership and management of the company’s accounting and financial operations, serving as a strategic business partner to executive leadership. The role oversees accounting functions including general ledger, financial reporting, accrual planning, tax compliance, accounts receivable and payable, close processes, audits, internal controls, cash management, credit management, collections, inventory accounting, and product costing. The Controller ensures accurate reporting, strong controls, working-capital optimization, and support for profitable growth while aligning field-service subsidiaries with group accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company objectives. The position leads financial stabilization and accounting integration for acquired businesses by establishing control, close discipline, data integrity, and scalable processes. It also drives accounting improvement initiatives involving initial inventory recognition, cash versus accrual accounting, and the classification of operating expenses versus cost of goods sold. The Controller develops repeatable standards and integration plans, improves financial visibility, identifies risks, and supports acquisition performance reviews and value-creation initiatives. This individual directs accounting operations in compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and company policies; oversees financial close and reporting; manages tax, treasury, cost accounting, audit, and internal-control activities; and leads process improvement and automation. The role is an individual-contributor position, anticipates travel up to 50%, and includes prolonged computer work and occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds. DEUTZ is an equal opportunity employer with a corporate commitment to inclusion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
7–10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
Ability to travel occasionally, as required; anticipated travel is up to 50%.
Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA designation.
Experience in manufacturing, equipment service, or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

Review existing accounting practices and identify areas for improvement; establish and maintain best-in-class accounting practices.
Lead financial stabilization and post-merger integration for acquired businesses, including prioritized plans addressing accounting, reporting, controls, cash management, working capital, and financial data integrity.
Establish scalable accounting standards, close procedures, control frameworks, and reporting practices for current and future acquisition businesses.
Partner with M&A, Strategy and Transformation, Finance, and business leadership to execute post-close accounting and financial priorities identified during diligence.
Develop acquisition accounting integration roadmaps that distinguish immediate control and reporting needs from longer-term system and process transitions.
Improve financial visibility across acquired businesses, including reporting of revenue, gross margin, cost of goods sold, operating expenses, inventory, working capital, and cash flow.
Identify accounting, control, and data-quality risks; establish corrective action plans and communicate material issues and progress to leadership.
Build and improve a repeatable accounting and financial-control playbook for future America Services acquisitions.
Direct accounting operations and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and company policies.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes; ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial statements and management reports.
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and period-end adjustments; maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and best practices, including initial inventory recognition and accrual accounting practices.
Evaluate and correct accounting practices for cost of goods sold and operating expenses.
Lead accounts receivable, including invoicing, cash application, reconciliation, customer credit policies and approvals, credit-risk evaluation, collections, aging, DSO monitoring, and resolution of payment issues with Sales and Customer Service.
Oversee accounts payable and vendor payments; ensure accurate and timely invoice processing, maintain vendor relationships, review approval workflows and expense controls, and ensure compliance with purchasing and payment policies.
Oversee federal, state, local, sales and use, property, and other tax compliance; coordinate tax return preparation and filing; manage tax-advisor and regulatory relationships; review tax provisions; support tax planning and reduce tax risk.
Manage banking relationships and assist with treasury responsibilities, cash forecasting, liquidity planning, working-capital management, cash-flow monitoring, and cash-utilization strategies.
Drive cash-conversion and working-capital improvements through billing, collections, payables, inventory management, and related processes.
Administer corporate credit-card programs, spending controls, and policy compliance; evaluate banking services and improve treasury processes; support financing and lender reporting when applicable.
Direct cost accounting and product costing; ensure accurate standard costs, inventory valuation, and cost allocation; partner with leadership on cost efficiency and profitability.
Oversee inventory controls, cycle counts, and physical inventory procedures; support pricing, margin analysis, and profitability initiatives.
Provide financial and accounting insights for acquisition performance reviews, value-creation initiatives, and corrective actions against approved business plans.
Develop and maintain internal controls; ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and audit standards; lead internal audit activities, evaluate risks, correct control weaknesses, and safeguard company assets.
Drive continuous process improvement and automation initiatives.
Serve as primary liaison with external auditors; coordinate annual financial statement audits and regulatory examinations, manage audit requests and documentation, resolve findings, and complete audited statements and disclosures on time.
Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement; support succession planning and organizational development.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.