Controller

This role ensures consistent financial practices across locations, and drives cost accuracy, inventory integrity, and operational efficiency. The Controller partners closely with plant managers, supply chain, and executive leadership to support profitable growth and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.  The controller is expected to adhere to accounting standards (GAAP – Generally Accepted Accounting Practices) and always act in the best interests of Arthur G. Russell Co., Inc.

Essential Functions

• Ensure GAAP‑compliant financial statements and consolidated reporting
• Standardize accounting processes across states and facilities
• Lead month‑end close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all plants
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and audit readiness
• Oversee standard costing, cost roll‑ups, and cost updates across all plants
• Analyze multi‑site production variances (labor, material, overhead)
• Manage inventory valuation for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods across locations
• Lead cycle counts and physical inventory at each facility
• Partner with plant leadership to improve cost visibility and reduce waste
• Ensure compliance with state‑specific tax, payroll, and regulatory requirements
• Support capital expenditure planning and ROI analysis for multiple facilities
• Collaborate with supply chain, production, and engineering to optimize operations
• Evaluate and improve financial systems, reporting tools, and ERP/MRP utilization
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decisions, expansions, and acquisitions
• Build a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Coordinate training and ensure consistent financial practices company‑wide

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions) with data analysis capabilities
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Access
• Strong background and knowledge of Epicor ERP/MRP system
• Experience supporting multi‑site or multi‑state operations
• Experience in a mid-size manufacturing company ($50M-$100M+)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, job cost accounting, and inventory management
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition using percentage-of-completion in equipment manufacturing
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach and excellent communication abilities across all levels of the organization

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

Physical and Mental Demands

•  Prolonged periods of sitting while working on a computer
• Frequent use of hands for typing, data entry, and handling documents
• Ability to read, interpret, and process accounting documents and financial reports with accuracy
• Proficiency in entering, retrieving, and managing data using computer systems and accounting software
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information effectively in person, by phone, in writing, and via email in professional English

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and typical work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required to local banks
• Occasional travel may be required to our North Carolina facility