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Ulm Automotive lists this Controller, Accounting, Cost Accountant opportunity in roswell, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description Job Description CONTROLLER Automotive Customizing Company | Athens, GA ~$20M Annual Revenue | Manufacturing & Custom Build Operations Reports To: General Manager (Day-to-Day) / CFO (Financial) Direct Reports: Accounting Staff, AP/AR Clerk(s) FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary The Controller is the senior financial leader for a $20M build-to-order automotive customizing and manufacturing company. This hands-on role owns the full accounting function — financial reporting, cost accounting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and ERP oversight (Katana Manufacturing ERP). The Controller partners directly with operations, production, and the Purchasing Agent to build accurate product cost structures that drive pricing, margins, and profitability. The ideal candidate brings deep cost accounting expertise, thrives in a mid-market manufacturing environment, and operates comfortably at both strategic and transactional levels. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Close
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (GAAP)
Deliver management reporting packages with variance analysis, trend reporting, and KPI dashboards
Own month-end and year-end close processes
Own standard cost development, BOM costing, labor costing, and overhead allocation across all product lines
Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances with root-cause explanations
Build and maintain cost models capturing materials, labor, subcontractors, overhead, and margin targets
Partner with production leadership to ensure job costing accuracy
Partner with the Purchasing Agent to maintain accurate material cost inputs for all standard cost models
Track and report purchase price variances (PPV); support supplier benchmarking and cost reduction initiatives
Jointly review and approve material cost standards on a periodic basis
Design and maintain internal controls across purchasing, payables, receivables, payroll, and inventory
Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions
Oversee fixed assets, depreciation, and capital expenditure tracking
Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts; track budget-to-actual monthly
Provide financial modeling for new product lines, facility investments, and expansion initiatives
Advise ownership on financial risks, opportunities, and resource allocation
Manage daily cash flow, working capital optimization, and banking relationships
Oversee AR collections and AP timing to maintain a healthy cash conversion cycle
Serve as finance owner of Katana, ensuring full utilization for inventory, production costing, and BOM management
Oversee integration between Katana and the accounting platform (e.g., Quick Books)
Drive continuous improvement in ERP workflows and reporting
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team (AP, AR, staff accountants)
Set performance expectations, promote cross-training, and ensure process documentation
Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance — required
CPA — strongly preferred
CMA or MBA — a plus
7–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience; 3–5 years as a Controller or senior financial leader
Manufacturing industry experience required — automotive, custom fabrication, or build-to-order strongly preferred
Demonstrated expertise in cost accounting, standard costing, and product cost build-up methodologies
Company Description Ulm Automotive customizes vans for various auto manufacturers
Company Description Ulm Automotive customizes vans for various auto manufacturers
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Worksite address
roswell, GA, 30076, US
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