Suddath

Suddath

Finance Controller

Jacksonville,Florida: United States of America

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
StatisticsFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelValuationFP&ALogisticsProcess ImprovementProcurementERPLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeGAAPFinancial ReportingInternal AuditAccounts Payable

About the role

  • The Finance Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls for the Perdue company.
  • The Finance Controller will have strong FP&A and business analytics background.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, fixed assets, and month-end and year-end close.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets and support compliance with GAAP and company standards.
  • Partner with operations, sales, procurement, and leadership teams to evaluate pricing, profitability, inventory levels, and capital expenditures.
  • Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency.
  • Supervise and develop finance and accounting staff, setting priorities and ensuring high-quality output.
  • Provide financial insight and recommendations to support strategic planning and business decisions.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits and support tax and regulatory reporting requirements.

Requirements

  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, evaluate alternatives, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and apply sound judgment in complex financial and operational situations.
  • Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday.
  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit
  • The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
  • Job Skills Required:

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
  • CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with at least 5 years in a controller, assistant controller, or senior accounting leadership role preferred.
  • Manufacturing, contract furniture, or related industry experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience with ERP systems, budgeting tools, and financial reporting platforms required.
  • Experience with Acquisition and Integration is preferred
  • CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and GAAP.
  • Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial analysis in a manufacturing or furniture environment.
  • Ability to interpret financial results and translate data into actionable business recommendations.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • High attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial/ERP systems.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, business correspondence, policies, procedures, and regulatory guidance.
  • Ability to write clear reports, business communications, and executive summaries.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, margins, interest, variances, allocations, and forecasts.
  • Mathematical
  • Reasoning Ability:

Compensation

  • Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and cash flow planning processes.

Benefits

  • A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
  • A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development
  • For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit https://suddath.com/about/careers/ and scroll down to view our employee benefits.

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