Controller

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with a well-established, industrial manufacturing company Little Rock, AR to identify an experienced Corporate Controller to join its leadership team.

This is a key financial leadership role with responsibility for the company's accounting and financial reporting functions while partnering closely with executive leadership. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical accounting foundation along with experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, internal controls, and financial analysis.

Importantly, this role is part of the company's long-term succession plan to the CFO position . The organization is looking for someone who can first learn the business, build strong relationships across the company, and establish themselves as a trusted financial leader, with the opportunity to ultimately step into the CFO role.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the company's accounting and finance functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting in accordance with GAAP
• Manage cash flow, treasury activities, banking relationships, and overall liquidity
• Lead the annual budgeting process and develop financial forecasts and projections to support business planning
• Analyze financial performance, trends, margins, expenses, and key metrics to identify opportunities to improve profitability
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes
• Provide financial insight and strategic guidance to executive leadership to support key business decisions
• Oversee risk management, regulatory compliance, and other financial requirements of the organization
• Support strategic growth initiatives, including business development and potential acquisition opportunities
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team
• Partner with operational leaders across the organization to improve financial performance and accountability
• Oversee payroll, tax, cost accounting, and other financial functions as applicable
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting, processes, and overall efficiency

What You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including experience in a Controller, Director of Accounting/Finance, or similar leadership role
• CPA preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP with significant experience in financial reporting and financial statement analysis
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and P&L analysis
• Proven experience leading and developing accounting and finance teams
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems, internal controls, and financial process improvement
• Knowledge of tax accounting and cost accounting
• Strong business acumen, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to be both strategic and hands‑on and partner effectively across the organization
• Competitive salary plus bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Controller looking for more than their next position. The company is seeking a long-term financial leader who can make an impact today while developing toward future succession into the CFO role .