Corporate Controller

POSITION SUMMARY: The Corporate Controller is a critical member of the finance leadership team, responsible not only for overseeing the organization's accounting operations and financial reporting, but also for serving as a strategic business partner to the CFO and executive team. This role goes beyond compliance and reporting to deliver financial insights that drive operational performance, support strategic decision-making, and enable growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Strategic Leadership & Partnership

• Serves as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive team, providing strategic insight based on financial trends and data.
• Partners cross-functionally with business leaders in operations, sales, product, and HR to align financial goals with corporate strategy.
• Contributes to strategic initiatives such as M&A and capital structure planning.
• Translates complex financial data into actionable business strategies and performance metrics.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Leads the preparation and delivery of accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP (or IFRS) and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures effective internal controls, risk management, and audit readiness across the organization.
• Manages external audit process and relationships with auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Works with external professionals to ensure tax compliance and insurance renewals

Operational Excellence

• Oversees all accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and revenue recognition.
• Drives continuous improvement in accounting processes, systems, and controls to support scale and efficiency.
• Owns and evolves the close process to ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.

Team Leadership

• Builds, develops, and mentors a high-performing accounting team.
• Assists Foreign location controllers as necessary
• Fosters a culture of accountability, accuracy, and strategic thinking within the finance function.
• Leads organizational change management for finance-related initiatives and systems implementation

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills, including ability to resolve disputes and observe confidentiality.
• Proficient with O365, e.g., Excel (advanced), Word, SharePoint, Outlook.
• Ability to learn new software packages as necessary.
• Ability to meet deadlines; accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.
• Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization (both inside and outside the company).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including at least 3 years in a controller or senior finance leadership role.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry required
• Experience as a strategic business partner in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
• Strong technical accounting background (GAAP), ideally with public accounting experience.
• Proven success driving cross-functional financial initiatives.
• Experience with Private equity and mergers and acquisitions, a plus
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP a plus) and reporting tools.

Base Pay Range: $140k-175k

Compensation Disclosure:

At Phillips and Temro Industries, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is listed above. Your base pay will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location. The final salary offer will be based on these criteria and may differ based on the candidate's experience and qualifications and other job-related reasons. If you have any questions about the salary range, the compensation structure, or benefits offered feel free to reach out to HR@phillipsandtemro.com

Benefits Available to Full-Time Employees:

• Health insurance, dental, and vision (cost-share)
• HSA/FSA
• STD and LTD (company provided)
• Basic Life and AD&D (company provided)
• Voluntary Supplemental Life
• EAP (company provided)
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• 401K plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Volunteer hours
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement