Job role overview

  • Date posted

    May 7, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Cordele

Description

Business Unit Controller

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Who:

A private equity-backed distribution and manufacturing company with approximately $350MM in annual revenue seeking a strong financial leader.

What:

Hiring a Business Unit Controller to lead the finance and accounting function, overseeing reporting, planning, risk management, and commercial financial analysis.

Where:

Onsite in Cordele, Georgia (approximately 2.5 hours south of Atlanta). Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

When:

Actively hiring due to organizational growth and the need for enhanced financial leadership within the business unit.

Why:

This role is critical to driving operational performance, strengthening internal controls, and supporting strategic initiatives in a PE-backed environment.

Salary:

Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and leadership background.

Job Summary / Description:

The Business Unit Controller will provide leadership across all aspects of financial reporting, analysis, planning, and risk management for a key operating unit. This role requires both strategic oversight and hands-on execution, partnering closely with operations leadership to implement financial strategies, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal control frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

  • Oversee financial risk management and internal control compliance.

  • Partner with operations leadership to drive financial and business strategy.

  • Perform commercial and contract financial analysis.

  • Manage cost control initiatives and performance reporting.

  • Ensure compliance with US GAAP and corporate policies.

  • Support implementation and optimization of ERP and integrated accounting systems.

  • Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

  • MBA preferred.

  • CPA or CMA preferred.

  • 10–15 years of accounting/finance experience.

  • Senior-level finance leadership experience partnering with operations management.

  • Strong knowledge of budgeting, cost control, US GAAP, and internal controls.

  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Infor or similar).

  • Manufacturing and industrial industry experience required.

Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation package.

  • Relocation assistance available.

  • Opportunity to lead finance within a growing PE-backed manufacturing organization.

Business Unit Controller in Cordele, GA. Lead finance for $350MM PE-backed manufacturing company overseeing reporting, ERP, budgeting, and strategy.

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