Corporate Controller

Description

Corporate Controller

Fouts Bros Inc. is a family-owned business since 1952 with facilities in Georgia and Texas. Fouts Bros Inc. is proud to have become one of the largest and most diverse commercial truck manufacturers in the US. Fouts Bros Inc. is committed to developing new commercial vehicles that provide industry-best value, quality, and dependability.

Our company's core values are quality, efficiency, continuous improvement, safety, and teamwork. We believe in conducting business with honesty and transparency, continuously seeking new ways to improve and evolve, fostering relationships with our community and supporting local initiatives, and operating in an environmentally responsible manner to minimize our impact on the planet.

Job Summary:

The Corporate Controller is responsible for maintaining, controlling, and understanding of the Company’s financial statements in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations in addition to U.S. GAAP. The position will also have direct reports and responsibility for all cost and inventory accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

This position is based in Milledgeville, GA and will have financial control and oversight for plants in Milledgeville and La Grange, TX. 

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements (e.g., income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Oversee compliance with GAAP, IFRS, or other accounting standards
• Prepare and present financial reports for senior management, investors, and regulatory agencies
• Manage external audits and coordinate with auditors

Accounting & Internal Controls

• Supervise the accounting department (accounts payable, receivable, payroll, etc.)
• Develop and enforce internal controls to prevent fraud and ensure accuracy
• Implement accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and oversee financial reconciliations

  Cost Accounting & Inventory

• Own the cost accounting function, including standard costing, job costing, and bill of materials (BOM) accuracy for build-to-order vehicles
• Oversee inventory accounting for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods, including physical and cycle counts and reconciliation of perpetual inventory to the general ledger
• Review standard versus actual costs and analyze material, labor, and overhead variances
• Analyze and report gross margin at the job and business unit levels, including month-end WIP valuation and cutoff
• Develop and maintain labor and overhead rates; monitor absorption and account for under- or over-absorbed overhead
• Establish and support excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory reserves
• Partner with operations, engineering, and purchasing to improve estimating accuracy, reduce costs, and support pricing decisions

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Monitor variances between actual and budgeted performance
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making

Cash Management & Treasury Functions

• Oversee cash flow management, liquidity, and working capital
• Manage banking relationships and financing activities
• Ensure proper handling of tax planning and compliance

Risk Management & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with tax laws, SEC regulations (if public), and other financial regulations
• Identify financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate them
• Support legal and regulatory filings related to finance and accounting

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and develop the accounting and finance team 
• Support the CFO in financial strategy, M&A activities, and capital investments
• Improve financial systems, ERP software, and reporting processes

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• 15+ Years of relevant experience in Accounting / Finance with progressively expanding leadership experience
• BS / MS in Accounting and/or Finance
• Experience with and application of U.S. GAAP
•  Hands-on manufacturing cost accounting experience, including standard and job costing, inventory valuation, and overhead absorption
• Internal control and accounting policy development and implementation 
• Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system knowledge and use 
• Monthly analysis of COGS
•  Gross Margin results in metric and narrative form
• Manufacturing variance analysis
• Monthly financial statement and account analysis
• Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies
• Prepare all month-end reports and variance analyses 
• Analyze and report profit margins at job and business unit levels 
• Prepare (monthly, quarterly, and annual) cost forecasts
• Complete month-end and year-end closing
• Experience with current computer accounting programs and reporting tools
• Detail and deadline-oriented
•  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Computer literacy, MS Excel (familiarity with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)

Attributes

•  Previous experience as a Corporate/Manufacturing Controller (Highly Desired)
• Extensive experience supporting management (Highly Desired)
• Experienced Certified Public Account (Bonus)
• Advanced use in Microsoft Dynamics AX & Smartsheet Advance (Bonus)

Benefits

• Generous compensation package
• 401(k) w/ Match
• Full Benefits
• Relocation is available for this position
• Plant Size: ~ 400+ Personnel
• Non-Union