Finance Controller

The Suddath Companies • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls for the Perdue company. This role ensures timely and accurate financial information, supports operational decision-making, and helps drive profitability across manufacturing, inventory, and distribution activities. The Finance Controller will have strong FP&A and business analytics background. This role partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen financial discipline, improve processes, manage risk, and support strategic growth.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and GAAP.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial analysis in a manufacturing or furniture environment.
• Ability to interpret financial results and translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with at least 5 years in a controller, assistant controller, or senior accounting leadership role preferred.
• Manufacturing, contract furniture, or related industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, budgeting tools, and financial reporting platforms required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, business correspondence, policies, procedures, and regulatory guidance.
• Ability to write clear reports, business communications, and executive summaries.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leadership, employees, auditors, and external business partners.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, margins, interest, variances, allocations, and forecasts.
• Ability to apply concepts of accounting, finance, statistics, and business mathematics to support planning and decision-making.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, evaluate alternatives, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and apply sound judgment in complex financial and operational situations.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and the ability to effectively use ERP, accounting, budgeting, reporting, payroll, and other business systems used in the performance of job duties.
• Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday.
• Ability to manage confidential information, organize workflow, meet deadlines, and coordinate multiple responsibilities across finance and operations.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
• Experience with Acquisition and Integration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, fixed assets, and month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare, review, and distribute timely financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and cash flow planning processes.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets and support compliance with GAAP and company standards.
• Monitor manufacturing and inventory financial performance, including standard costing, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, margin analysis, and operational variances.
• Partner with operations, sales, procurement, and leadership teams to evaluate pricing, profitability, inventory levels, and capital expenditures.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and support tax and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency.
• Supervise and develop finance and accounting staff, setting priorities and ensuring high-quality output.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to support strategic planning and business decisions.

Benefits

• A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees. Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development

What This Job Offers

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