Regional Controller

Alliance Resource Group has partnered with a very successful $90M manufacturer, in search of a Controller to lead all accounting, cost accounting, and some finance functions for 3 manufacturing plants.

Position Summary

Lead and manage core financial operations, including oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting, and day-to-day activities. Partner with Finance and cross-functional teams to support annual operating plan and forecasting processes, including data validation, variance analysis, and ensuring alignment between financial performance and organizational objectives.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations across three operating locations.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Manage and mentor the AP and AR teams while effectively handling personnel issues and driving accountability.
• Own the monthly close process and develop standardized close checklists and procedures to consistently achieve a seven-day close.
• Prepare and review monthly consolidations across all three company locations.
• Identify accounting issues, investigate discrepancies, and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Drive continuous process improvements throughout the accounting department.
• Apply strong technical accounting knowledge related to:
• Revenue Recognition
• Prepaids
• Accruals
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• GAAP compliance
• Partner with Armanino on accounting matters, audit support, and technical accounting projects.
• Support the ongoing DataCore system upgrade and help improve accounting processes around the ERP environment.
• Build stronger internal controls and improve documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare financial reporting and variance analysis for senior leadership.
• Assist with budgeting and annual operating plan development.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations and finance in a fast-changing environment where priorities evolve frequently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university required.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Prior experience leading full-cycle accounting in a manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-intensive environment strongly preferred.
• Experience supervising AP and AR teams.
• Strong technical accounting background, including revenue recognition and balance sheet accounting.
• Experience preparing multi-entity consolidations.
• Advanced Excel skills are required; the organization currently relies heavily on Excel for reporting and analysis.
• ERP implementation or system upgrade experience is highly desirable.
• Plant Controller experience is a plus but not required.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence, coach, and navigate difficult personnel situations.
• Highly detail-oriented with a passion for digging into problems, improving processes, and building scalable accounting functions.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a growing business where priorities and responsibilities can change quickly.
• Looking for someone seeking a long-term opportunity who wants to build and improve the accounting organization.