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Financial Controller

Direct Placement West Monroe, LA · Onsite Competitive Salary

Location: Onsite in West Monroe, Louisiana
Pay Rate: $110,000 – $135,000 + bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Introduction

Our client is seeking a Financial Controller II to serve as a business partner for operations and help drive financial performance across two manufacturing sites. This role combines plant controlling, financial controlling, FP&A, financial reporting, and leadership responsibilities.

The Financial Controller II will oversee financial reporting for the West Monroe, LA and Austell, GA manufacturing sites, including balance sheet, P&L, cash flow, and key business metrics. This person will also identify opportunities to improve financial performance, processes, reporting tools, and systems.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including coordination with internal and external auditors.
  • Manage fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and treasury guidelines.
  • Maintain a strong internal control environment and serve as Compliance Officer for supported units.
  • Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning in partnership with operational and commercial leaders.
  • Analyze cost structures, standard costs, and manufacturing variances.
  • Conduct product profitability and margin analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities.
  • Review financial performance and proactively identify operational and financial improvement opportunities.
  • Provide clear financial insights to local leadership teams.
  • Evaluate and improve financial processes, reporting tools, and systems to drive business efficiency.
  • Lead, coach, and develop Finance and Controlling professionals.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in controlling, financial management, FP&A, or a related finance function.
  • Experience with financial statements, cost controlling, cost accounting, and product costing.
  • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and business partnership skills.
  • Experience working with ERP systems.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work onsite in West Monroe, Louisiana.
  • Ability to travel occasionally to another supported site, up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Finance or controlling experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Plant Controller, Financial Controller, or similar background.
  • Experience with JD Edwards.
  • SAP experience.
  • Previous leadership experience.
  • Strong understanding of IFRS.

Company Benefits & Culture

  • Full benefits package including major medical, 401k with match, and PTO.
  • Direct hire opportunity with bonus potential.
  • Opportunity to serve as a finance business partner for manufacturing operations.
  • Leadership role with responsibility for developing finance professionals.
  • Role focused on process improvement, financial performance, and operational partnership.

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