Divisional Controller

AP Professionals has partnered with a longstanding local company in search of a Divisional Controller. The successful candidate in this role will be highly skilled and results-driven, overseeing financial operations, and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic support across multiple areas. This position is fully onsite.

• Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Supervise the monthly close process, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Manage the revenue and cost cycles, including billings, contracts, and service deliveries.
• Provide financial performance analysis, including budget-to-actual and forecast comparisons, to key stakeholders.
• Analyze cash flow to ensure effective cash management and financial stability.
• Collaborate with teams to track market trends, sales, and commission calculations.
• Stay updated on emerging tax trends and advise on potential tax risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate with other entities to reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Implement cost accounting strategies to identify profitability drivers across business units.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and oversee tax planning and reporting.
• Prepare tax reconciliations and manage accruals.
• Monitor and support state compliance and tax return filings.
• Assist in divisional and consolidated reporting to leadership.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with other departments to support business objectives and goals.
• Provide financial analysis to guide strategic decision-making.
• Contribute to additional projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or CMA preferred.

• Progressively responsible accounting experience with a strong background in income taxes, corporate taxes, multi-state tax, and book-to-tax reconciliations.
• Public accounting experience a plus.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.

• Experience or interest in using AI/RPA for task automation and process improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, especially Excel, Word, and Access.
• Knowledge of MAS or Sage Accounting System is a plus.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and committed to assisting the team.