Position Summary

The Site Controller is responsible for the accounting operations of the Jacksonville manufacturing site, including the monthly close process, account reconciliation and analysis, inventory accuracy and production variance analysis, reporting monthly financial results, cash forecasting, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the activities of the accounting department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, monthly financial statements, and annual audits.
• Serve as a partner to site leadership providing financial insights in decision making.
• Own the monthly close process for the site including all accruals, intercompany accounting, inventory accounting, manufacturing variance analysis, and account reconciliations.
• Complete analysis of monthly results including P&L and balance sheet variance analysis.
• Manage all fixed asset and operating/finance lease accounting processes and procedures.
• Provide cash forecasting information to Corporate team.
• Interact with Tax to supply required documentation to ensure timely completion of income tax returns.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data to enhance the company’s value.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports.

Supervision of Personnel

• This role will be responsible for supervision/management of the Staff Accountant(s).

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience, preferably within large-scale manufacturing or complex, multi-entity environments, including increasing responsibility for financial reporting, controls, and operational support.
• Demonstrated high level of ethical conduct, integrity, and professionalism in handling confidential financial and operational information
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, cost accounting, and core accounting principles within a manufacturing or site-based environment
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and site leadership to support business decision-making
• Solid financial management experience including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting at the site or business unit level
• Experience supporting performance management through KPI tracking, financial analysis, and actionable insights to improve operational efficiency
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including influencing site leaders, mentoring junior staff, and driving accountability across finance processes
• High level of personal effectiveness with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced onsite environment
• Strong professional credibility with the ability to serve as a trusted financial partner to plant/site leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to present financial results, risks, and recommendations confidently to cross-functional and senior leadership teams

Preferred

• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CPA certification.

Location

• The position is an onsite position at our Jacksonville, Florida facility and may require up to 10% travel to IEM facilities, supplier sites, compliance audits or conferences.
• This role is not currently open to applicants who reside in or plan to work from the state of California.