Controller

Valdese Weavers is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company and has been in business for over 100 years. As one of the largest woven textile mills in the world, Valdese Weavers designs and manufactures residential and contract-grade fabrics for furniture manufacturers, fabric distributors, and large retailers.

Job Summary: The Controller manages key financial aspects of the company. This includes overseeing and managing the accounting department and ensuring compliance with GAAP and all other regulatory requirements. The Controller partners closely with the Senior Vice President, Finance and serves as a trusted financial advisor to executive management.

Essential Functions:

• Deliver timely and accurate financial statements, cost center accounting, profitability analysis, and inventory cost accounting.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
• Control, monitor, and manage company expenses against prior periods, budget, and forecast.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls across all accounting functions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the annual external financial audit and ensure all requirements are met.
• Ensure all regulatory and compliance filings are completed accurately and on time, including Form 1099 reporting.
• Keep accounting records and documentation current and audit-ready.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Manage capital expenditure accounting and reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activity.
• Lead, develop, and supervise the accounting department and staff.
• Provide guidance to executive management on financial matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety:

• Perform all duties in a safe manner following guidelines established by Valdese Weavers.
• Report all job-related injuries and safety hazards to the supervisor as soon as possible.
• Actively participate in safety programs that identify, investigate, and correct safety hazards.
• Maintain 5S standards.
• PPE as required by policy and guidelines.