Senior Controller
Yanmar • Adairsville, Georgia • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Jun 11, 2026
Senior Controller
Adairsville, GA
Are you a seasoned accounting leader who enjoys building strong financial processes, developing teams, and partnering with business leaders to drive results?
YANMAR America is seeking a Senior Controller to lead our accounting operations and consolidated financial reporting functions. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, tax coordination, budgeting, forecasting, audit support, and strategic financial analysis across the organization.
If you're looking for an opportunity to influence business decisions, improve processes, mentor accounting professionals, and partner with executive leadership, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do:
✔ Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash receipts, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close activities
✔ Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, consolidated reports, and management reporting packages
✔ Strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, compliance procedures, and financial reporting processes
✔ Oversee accounting reserves, estimates, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements
✔ Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and compliance partners
✔ Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting efforts
✔ Partner with business leaders on P&L performance, inventory management, cost accounting, and financial planning initiatives
✔ Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and accounting best practices
✔ Oversee credit, collections, cash management, and financial risk mitigation activities
✔ Lead audit preparation and support external audit requirements
✔ Coach, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
At least 5 years of experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership role
Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, tax compliance, and audit processes
Experience overseeing AP, AR, General Ledger, month-end close, and financial statement preparation
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems
Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional partnership abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
⭐ CPA designation preferred
⭐ Manufacturing industry experience preferred
⭐ Cost accounting experience preferred
⭐ Multi-currency accounting experience preferred
⭐ Consolidation and financial reporting experience strongly preferred
Why Join Yanmar?
At Yanmar, you'll be part of a global organization known for innovation, quality, and long-term growth. This role offers the opportunity to influence business strategy, improve financial operations, and work closely with senior leadership while helping shape the future of our North American business.
If you're an experienced accounting leader ready to make an impact, we'd love to connect.
Apply today and join the Yanmar team!
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