Finance & Site Controller – Manufacturing

NorthPoint Search Group•Rock Spring, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance & Site Controller leads financial operations at a manufacturing site, ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, and operational alignment with corporate standards. This role manages a small finance team, drives budgeting and forecasting processes, supports decision-making, and partners with site leadership to optimize profitability and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years experience with month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and accounting management
1+ year of experience in manufacturing
Ability to commute to the site
Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with financial procedures and Group policies
Develop and maintain internal finance procedures, including spending authorizations
Oversee site compliance with product flow, inventory, and internal controls
Manage internal audits, self-audits, and external tax reviews
Maintain adherence to corporate finance standards
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Present monthly financial reviews to site and regional leadership
Coordinate external audits and compliance reporting
Ensure reliability of standard costing and perform variance analysis
Manage CapEx, inventory, cash, and fixed assets at the site level
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes
Monitor budget vs actuals and provide actionable variance insights
Support financial modeling, profitability analysis, and decision-ready analytics
Validate post-launch program financials and track variances
Drive key performance metrics aligned with company objectives
Design dashboards to monitor production-to-plan and delivery performance
Support cost optimization and productivity initiatives
Act as strategic partner to site leadership
Contribute to site strategic planning and action plans
Identify financial risks and opportunities, recommending solutions
Monitor plant profitability and operational alignment
Join program launch teams and ensure financial data integration
Monitor start-up performance vs business plan
Validate post-launch program financials
Lead a team of 4–5 (cost accountant, staff accountant, interns)
Coach and develop finance team members
Foster a culture of performance, curiosity, and cross-functional collaboration
Enhance financial awareness across operational teams