Business Unit Controller in Cordele, Georgia at NorthPoint Search Group
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Who:A private equity-backed distribution and manufacturing company with approximately $350MM in annual revenue seeking a strong financial leader.
What:Hiring a Business Unit Controller to lead the finance and accounting function, overseeing reporting, planning, risk management, and commercial financial analysis.
Where:Onsite in Cordele, Georgia (approximately 2.5 hours south of Atlanta). Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
When:Actively hiring due to organizational growth and the need for enhanced financial leadership within the business unit.
Why:This role is critical to driving operational performance, strengthening internal controls, and supporting strategic initiatives in a PE-backed environment.
Salary:Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and leadership background.
Job Summary / Description:The Business Unit Controller will provide leadership across all aspects of financial reporting, analysis, planning, and risk management for a key operating unit. This role requires both strategic oversight and hands-on execution, partnering closely with operations leadership to implement financial strategies, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal control frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:Lead all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
Oversee financial risk management and internal control compliance.
Partner with operations leadership to drive financial and business strategy.
Perform commercial and contract financial analysis.
Manage cost control initiatives and performance reporting.
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and corporate policies.
Support implementation and optimization of ERP and integrated accounting systems.
Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
MBA preferred.
CPA or CMA preferred.
10–15 years of accounting/finance experience.
Senior-level finance leadership experience partnering with operations management.
Strong knowledge of budgeting, cost control, US GAAP, and internal controls.
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Infor or similar).
Manufacturing and industrial industry experience required.
Competitive compensation package.
Relocation assistance available.
Opportunity to lead finance within a growing PE-backed manufacturing organization.
Business Unit Controller in Cordele, GA. Lead finance for $350MM PE-backed manufacturing company overseeing reporting, ERP, budgeting, and strategy.