Controller

About the Job: CRG is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting team at one of our manufacturing clients in Florida. This hands-on role is perfect for a strategic accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Reporting directly to the President, the Controller will oversee all financial operations, drive process improvements, and provide key insights to support business decisions.

About the Company: This client is a $35M manufacturing company focusing on gates and door solutions. The team is close-knit and collaborative, with frequent opportunities to engage with the rest of the company and leadership and a belief in doing right by their people. With great benefits, strong comradery, and the opportunity to liaise with international partners, this company is a great place to grow!

Location: Tallahassee, FL – 100% Onsite
Benefits:

• PTO and Holidays: 3 weeks of time off per year to start + 9 holidays
• Health and Dental: 80% covered by company for employees and any dependents on the plan
• Vision: 100% covered by company for employees and any dependents on the plan
• Life Insurance: 100% covered by company for employees
• 401K with strong company match

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team, managing 2-3 accounting staff.
• Oversee the monthly close process in NetSuite, ensuring accurate GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Oversee cash management, collections, and disbursements.
• Manage fixed assets and inventory, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Drive budgeting and forecasting processes, submitting multiple monthly forecasts and quarterly projections.
• Present reports, budgets, forecasts, and other strategic insight to management and international partners.
• Collaborate with corporate teams, ensuring timely reporting into Oracle HFM and other systems.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support external audits, tax compliance, and financial policy updates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 7+ years of accounting and finance experience within manufacturing, with some recent accounting management experience
• Problem-solver with process improvement and/or automations experience
• Collaborative and communicative who enjoys working closely with executive leadership
• Flexibility to accommodate occasional evening calls with international teams and tight close deadlines
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to analyze and present financial information effectively
• NetSuite and HFM experience preferred