Division Controller

StevenDouglas is partnering with a well-established, multi-billion-dollar portfolio company to find a Controller for one of its high-growth manufacturing divisions. The business is growing and changing quickly, and this leader will help make accounting a trusted, value-added partner for the next phase.

The Opportunity

• Lead financial reporting, internal controls, and day-to-day accounting operations for the division
• Partner closely with the CFO on financial risk management, continuous improvement, and strategic decision-making
• Serve as the primary liaison to corporate accounting, external audit, and shared services
• Provide oversight and governance for finance teams across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Be a key leader in an upcoming Oracle Fusion ERP implementation

Key Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close and US GAAP reporting across the central team and plant locations, including standard cost accounting and variance analysis
• Manage external audit relationships and reporting to corporate
• Partner on the annual budget and monthly forecasts, including plant and SG&A oversight
• Build and maintain a strong internal control environment, policies, and procedures
• Oversee AR, credit, T&E, and the shared services AP relationship
• Serve as business owner for Oracle financials and help lead the Oracle Fusion implementation
• Lead and develop the accounting team and support plant controller hiring
• Provide technical accounting guidance, find cost and working capital savings, and review capital requests

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting a plus
• Strong standard cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• A track record of building high-performing teams and leading change
• Clear communication skills, including explaining financial information to non-finance leaders
• A growth mindset, composure under pressure, and high standards of performance and ethics