Job DetailsJob Location: Charlotte, NC 28208Job Category: AccountingAt Forte Opening Solutions, we don't just manufacture doors; we create pathways to possibilities. We empower our employees to shape the future of our industry. Join a team where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, and where your ideas can open new doors. Together, we build not just products, but a culture of excellence and collaboration. The Controller owns the timely and accurate recording of transactions, as well as the preparation and distribution of financial statements for both internal and external use. This includes the management of month end close activities, financial analysis and reporting, account reconciliation and consolidation. Further, this role owns the accounting policies and practices for the business, as well as relationships with external auditors. The Controller will lead the accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit functions for the business and will work closely with the FP&A team to deliver business intelligence to the company. Scope includes all segments of the business and covers both US and Canadian operations. The role reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Responsibilities: • Manages the documentation and administration of the Company’s policies and procedures which results in financial statements that are in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Has a general understanding of the differences between U.S. GAAP and Canadian GAAP. • Lead the preparation of the audited financial statements and coordination with the external auditor to facilitate reviews in accordance with the Company’s timeline. • Directs the accurate and efficient processing of A/P and A/R across the enterprise • Owns credit policies and credit review process for the business • Creates and retains necessary supporting documents and schedules for external financial reports in a manner which internal and external audit can conducted their reviews in a timely and efficient manner. • Manage transformation projects, systems implementations, and process integrations • Prepares key inputs supporting the preparation of tax returns and other tax-related documentation • Ensures the presence and execution of appropriate reviews and controls, including account reconciliations, inventory counts and other similar practices • Ensures critical financial processes are sustained and transactions have been recorded in an accurate, consistent and timely manner for reporting of our financial statements • Manage the accounting team performance with a focus on development and training • Leads relationships with shared service providers where those resources are involved in transaction processing • Develops talent at all levels of the Finance & Accounting organization and across the business • Fosters a strong corporate culture that promotes our values of Customer Delight, Expertise, Easy To Do Business With, Trustworthiness, Own Our Actions, Executional Excellence, and Relentless Curiosity. QualificationsCompetencies • Ability to discover, own, and drive critical issues to resolution, a sense of urgency and tenacity is required • "Servant leader” mindset; prioritizes team over self • Thinks about the team broadly, not just limited to the team that reports to this role • Excellent collaborator and communicator • Highly analytical and curious with strong attention to detail Education / Experience • B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required • Minimum 12 years of accounting/finance related experience; blend of public accounting and industry experience preferred; manufacturing experience a strong plus • Must have experience leading teams • Experience with ERP deployment preferred

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