Controller (Cpa) - Manufacturing

An established, privately owned U.S. manufacturer located north of Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Accountant / Controller (CPA) to lead its accounting function. This role calls for a CPA with hands-on manufacturing accounting experience who has personally owned the month-end close, standard costing, and inventory accounting in a production environment, not simply supported them. The right candidate understands how purchasing, production, and finished goods flow through the books and can translate that into accurate, timely margin reporting for leadership. This is a full-time, on-site position. You will own the close, strengthen controls, and serve as the key financial partner to ownership and the operations team. Key Responsibilities Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and deliver accurate financial statements on a fast, predictable schedule. Manage standard costing, including cost roll-ups, variance analysis, and periodic cost updates. Oversee inventory accounting across raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods, including reconciliations and physical count support. Produce product, customer, and channel margin reporting that gives leadership clear visibility into profitability. Design and maintain internal controls across purchasing, production, and finished-goods close. Streamline close and reporting processes to shorten cycle time and improve accuracy. Lead audit preparation and serve as the primary contact for external auditors. Partner with operations, purchasing, and sales on budgeting, forecasting, and cost-reduction initiatives. Requirements Active CPA license required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 7+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment; textile or soft-goods manufacturing strongly preferred. Proven ownership of the month-end close, with a track record of shortening close timelines. Strong working knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, and margin analysis. Experience building and maintaining internal controls across purchasing, production, and inventory. History of leading audit support with clean results. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, ERP/accounting systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel. Ability to work on-site north of Charlotte, NC. Benefits Competitive base salary commensurate with experience. Health insurance and benefits package. Paid time off and company holidays. A stable, well-established company. A high-visibility role working directly with ownership and operations leadership. This is an ideal opportunity for a manufacturing-focused CPA who enjoys owning the numbers end to end, building strong controls, and helping an established manufacturer make better decisions through timely, accurate reporting. Apply today to be considered for immediate review.