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Summary

Lead all accounting operations for a growing cash drawer manufacturer, overseeing month-end close, financial reporting, audits, and ERP go-live for a multi-entity international operation while coaching a hybrid team of accounting professionals.

Are you an experienced Accounting Manager ready to advance into a Controller role? This is an exciting opportunity to make a broader impact by leading accounting operations, strengthening financial controls, partnering with business leaders, and helping drive strategic decision-making across the organization.

We're looking for a motivated finance professional who is eager to take the next step from managing the day-to-day accounting function to owning the financial integrity and reporting of the business. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting, a passion for continuous improvement, and the leadership skills needed to build and develop high-performing teams.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
apg Solutions is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead our accounting function during a pivotal period of growth and transformation. This is a newly created role with broad ownership across financial operations, reporting, and team leadership.

We are in the final stages of an ERP re-implementation and approaching go-live, making this an exciting opportunity for a Controller who can help lead the organization through transition, stabilization, and optimization of new systems and processes. The ideal candidate is a proven Controller who can step in immediately, lead with confidence, and drive both execution and continuous improvement in a complex, multi-entity, international environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Close, Reporting & Financial Oversight

  • Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes end-to-end
  • Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and clear communication of results
  • Develop and enhance reporting packages, KPIs, and business insights for leadership
  • Maintain and improve the integrity of the general ledger and supporting schedules

Audit, Controls & Compliance

  • Lead the year-end audit and serve as primary liaison with external auditors
  • Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies
  • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements

International & Technical Accounting

  • Oversee accounting for multiple entities, including international operations
  • Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations
  • Handle foreign currency accounting, consolidations, and related complexities
  • Research and resolve technical accounting issues as they arise

Cash, Working Capital & Operational Finance

  • Partner with Finance leadership on cash management, forecasting, and liquidity
  • Provide visibility into working capital, inventory, and cost drivers within a manufacturing environment
  • Support margin analysis and operational decision-making

ERP & Systems Leadership

  • Play a key leadership role in ERP go-live and post-implementation stabilization
  • Support testing validation, issue resolution, and process alignment during go-live
  • Drive adoption of new workflows, controls, and reporting structures
  • Identify and implement post-go-live improvements to enhance efficiency and data integrity
  • Experience with Visual ERP is a plus

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of in-office and remote (including international) accounting professionals
  • Establish clear expectations, accountability, and development plans
  • Operate as a “player-coach,” balancing leadership with hands-on execution

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency across accounting workflows
  • Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, IT, and Finance to support business initiatives
  • Build scalable processes and infrastructure to support growth

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