Business Unit Controller

Business Unit Controller

Who:

A private equity-backed distribution and manufacturing company with approximately $350MM in annual revenue seeking a strong financial leader.

What:

Hiring a Business Unit Controller to lead the finance and accounting function, overseeing reporting, planning, risk management, and commercial financial analysis.

Where:

Onsite in Cordele, Georgia (approximately 2.5 hours south of Atlanta). Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

When:

Actively hiring due to organizational growth and the need for enhanced financial leadership within the business unit.

Why:

This role is critical to driving operational performance, strengthening internal controls, and supporting strategic initiatives in a PE-backed environment.

Salary:

Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and leadership background.

Job Summary / Description:

The Business Unit Controller will provide leadership across all aspects of financial reporting, analysis, planning, and risk management for a key operating unit. This role requires both strategic oversight and hands-on execution, partnering closely with operations leadership to implement financial strategies, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal control frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

• Oversee financial risk management and internal control compliance.

• Partner with operations leadership to drive financial and business strategy.

• Perform commercial and contract financial analysis.

• Manage cost control initiatives and performance reporting.

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and corporate policies.

• Support implementation and optimization of ERP and integrated accounting systems.

• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

• MBA preferred.

• CPA or CMA preferred.

• 10–15 years of accounting/finance experience.

• Senior-level finance leadership experience partnering with operations management.

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, cost control, US GAAP, and internal controls.

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Infor or similar).

• Manufacturing and industrial industry experience required.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.

• Relocation assistance available.

• Opportunity to lead finance within a growing PE-backed manufacturing organization.

Business Unit Controller in Cordele, GA. Lead finance for $350MM PE-backed manufacturing company overseeing reporting, ERP, budgeting, and strategy.