controller.

Are you a hands-on financial leader ready to drive operations at a thriving Sardis, MS manufacturing plant? We are looking for a full-time Controller to manage daily cash flow, month-end closes, standard costing, and inventory alongside our executive team. If you bring 3–5 years of plant accounting experience and love a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts the bottom line, let’s connect! Apply today with Randstad to take the next step in your career.

salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Plant Financial Leadership: Own the month-end close, produce accurate financial statements, reconcile general ledger accounts, and manage inter-company balances.
  
  
• Costing & Analytics: Develop and maintain standard costs, prepare customer quotes, evaluate project paybacks, and deliver daily operational performance reports to executive leadership.
  
  
• Daily Cash & Credit Management: Monitor daily cash balances/flow, handle A/R invoicing, manage collections, perform credit checks on new customers, and coordinate bank loans as needed.
  
  
• Inventory & Asset Management: Oversee fixed asset schedules, evaluate inventory accuracy, manage inventory provisions, and actively participate in the annual physical inventory count.
  
  
• Team Supervision: Guide, mentor, and oversee the day-to-day activities of the local accounting team.
  
  
• Audit & Compliance Prep: Lead the charge on year-end audit schedules, property tax filings, and insurance renewal prep.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  
  
• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience strictly within a manufacturing environment.
  
  
• Technical Chops: Proven expertise in standard costing, general ledger integrity, fixed assets, and data entry/ERP systems.
  
  
• Mindset: analytical ability, high attention to detail, and a hands-on approach to daily plant transactions.
  
  

The essential functions of this role include:

working in a smoke free environment

Skills

Accounting Degree (4 years of experience is preferred)

Manufacturing

ERP

Inventory

General Ledger (4 years of experience is required)

Accounts Receivable (4 years of experience is required)

Accounts Payable (4 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

Years of experience: 3 years

Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.