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We are working on an exciting opportunity for a global organization seeking a
Group Controller
to join their team.
This position serves as the overall leader of North America finance and accounting operations. The role entails responsibility for ensuring accurate and timely reporting, managing daily operations, supporting treasury activities, and driving process improvement across the region. This is a highly visible role that requires strong leadership, collaboration with cross-functional and international teams, and the ability to analyze and communicate financial performance to senior leadership.
This is a hybrid role in the Greenville, SC area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & FUNCTIONS Leadership & Oversight
Manage and develop the North America finance team, including Senior/Staff Accountants, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, sales analyst, and Cost-Controller group.
Act as the overall U.S. Finance and Accounting leader, setting priorities and ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
Oversee Mexico Finance operations (multiple locations), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and appropriate reporting of transactions.
Review North America results, consolidate NA monthly financials, prepare and distribute reports, and present the NA Monthly Operating Review.
Consolidate annual budgets and reforecasts for North America, coordinating across subsidiaries and business units.
Prepare capital expenditure reporting and reconcile monthly, quarterly, and annual spend.
Review and analyze SG&A expenses for proper treatment; provide commentary on budget/forecast variances and unusual trends.
Manage and reconcile debt activity, foreign currency transactions, and intercompany balances.
Strategic Initiatives
Manage changes and support project-based initiatives in NA.
Partner with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to align reporting, budgets, and forecasts.
Lead process improvement initiatives, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and systems integration.
Support the implementation and optimization of financial reporting software and tools.
Treasury & Cash Management
Manage NA Treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting, cash pool considerations, and US cash management.
Provide coding to AP for manual invoices and assist with expense coding/administration.
Month-End & Audit Support
Provide assistance in the month-end and year-end close process for NA entities, including journal entry review, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Assist with reports and monthly operating reviews, quarterly NA disclosures, and audit preparation (internal and external).
Ensure adherence to all closing schedules and timelines.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics.
6-10 years of progressive finance or accounting experience in a manufacturing setting.
Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing finance or accounting teams and overseeing close and reporting processes.
Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, consolidations, and financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across functions and geographies.
Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with Onestream preferred.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead process improvements and support business growth initiatives.
For confidential consideration, please email careers@forgesc.com or apply directly!
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We are working on an exciting opportunity for a global organization seeking a
Group Controller
to join their team.
This position serves as the overall leader of North America finance and accounting operations. The role entails responsibility for ensuring accurate and timely reporting, managing daily operations, supporting treasury activities, and driving process improvement across the region. This is a highly visible role that requires strong leadership, collaboration with cross-functional and international teams, and the ability to analyze and communicate financial performance to senior leadership.
This is a hybrid role in the Greenville, SC area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & FUNCTIONS Leadership & Oversight
Manage and develop the North America finance team, including Senior/Staff Accountants, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, sales analyst, and Cost-Controller group.
Act as the overall U.S. Finance and Accounting leader, setting priorities and ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
Oversee Mexico Finance operations (multiple locations), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and appropriate reporting of transactions.
Review North America results, consolidate NA monthly financials, prepare and distribute reports, and present the NA Monthly Operating Review.
Consolidate annual budgets and reforecasts for North America, coordinating across subsidiaries and business units.
Prepare capital expenditure reporting and reconcile monthly, quarterly, and annual spend.
Review and analyze SG&A expenses for proper treatment; provide commentary on budget/forecast variances and unusual trends.
Manage and reconcile debt activity, foreign currency transactions, and intercompany balances.
Strategic Initiatives
Manage changes and support project-based initiatives in NA.
Partner with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to align reporting, budgets, and forecasts.
Lead process improvement initiatives, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and systems integration.
Support the implementation and optimization of financial reporting software and tools.
Treasury & Cash Management
Manage NA Treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting, cash pool considerations, and US cash management.
Provide coding to AP for manual invoices and assist with expense coding/administration.
Month-End & Audit Support
Provide assistance in the month-end and year-end close process for NA entities, including journal entry review, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Assist with reports and monthly operating reviews, quarterly NA disclosures, and audit preparation (internal and external).
Ensure adherence to all closing schedules and timelines.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics.
6-10 years of progressive finance or accounting experience in a manufacturing setting.
Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing finance or accounting teams and overseeing close and reporting processes.
Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, consolidations, and financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across functions and geographies.
Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with Onestream preferred.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead process improvements and support business growth initiatives.
For confidential consideration, please email careers@forgesc.com or apply directly!
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