Chief Accounting Officer / Corporate Controller (...

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsArkansas Talent Group provided pay rangeThis range is provided by Arkansas Talent Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$175,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yrAdditional compensation typesAnnual Bonus and RSUsDirect message the job poster from Arkansas Talent GroupCo-Founder & Partner @ Arkansas Talent Group | Arkansas’ Leader in Executive Search & Permanent Placement | Podcast HostArkansas Talent Group's Executive Search Division is exclusively working on a Chief Accounting Officer / Corporate Controller for a Family Office/Private Equity Group in Little Rock. Clients are open to looking at either the CAO or Controller level depending on the experience of the candidate. This is a unique opportunity that will work directly for a top-notch CFO and work with an incredible Accounting & FP&A team in Central Arkansas.This Accounting Leader will oversee all corporate-level accounting, lead a team of plant accountants and corporate accountants, ensure robust financial reporting, and controls across a $100M+ multi-site manufacturing operation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead all accounting operations at the corporate level, consolidating financials across multiple manufacturing plants and portfolio entitiesManage, mentor, and develop a team of accountants at each plant and corporate level, fostering a culture of accuracy, compliance, and process improvementOversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate consolidated financial statements following US GAAPEstablish and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and best practices across the organizationPartner with executive leadership to provide financial insights, support strategic decisions, and drive cost-saving initiativesLead or support accounting automation, process optimization, and system upgrades to improve efficiency and reporting timelinesEnsure compliance with all regulatory, tax, and audit requirements; liaise with external auditors and advisorsSupport M&A, integration, and other corporate transactions as neededQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting / MBA preferredCPA required8+ years of progressive accounting leadership experienceManufacturing experience required / Multi-site experience highly preferredPrivate Equity exposure in manufacturing is highly preferredDeep knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting for complex organizationsProven experience managing distributed teams and leading cross-site accounting functionsStrong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to partner with both plant operations and executive leadershipExperience with accounting process automation and system implementations a plusRobust Bonus Program + Potential EquityStrong total benefit package, including matching retirement plansUnlimited PTOOpportunity for growth and exposure with one of the fastest-growing companies in the state and one of the most prominent boards of Directors in the SouthThis is a rare and exciting opportunity for the Little Rock market to be a part of something truly special!POSITION WILL SIT IN LITTLE ROCK- only local candidates will be considered or candidates willing to relocate to the area.For more information, please apply directly or reach out to Chris Chunn or Stephanie Shine via Linkedin for confidential consideration.Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Recruitment Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionAccounting/Auditing, Finance, and ManagementIndustriesVenture Capital and Private Equity Principals and ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Arkansas Talent Group by 2xInferred from the description for this jobMedical insurance401(k)Vision insuranceGet notified when a new job is posted.Sign in to set job alerts for “Financial Controller” roles.Little Rock, AR $150,000.00-$170,000.00 1 week agoLittle Rock Metropolitan Area $100.00-$140.00 3 weeks agoFinancial Controller - Outpatient Behavioral HealthLittle Rock Metropolitan Area 2 weeks agoLittle Rock, AR $100,000.00-$120,000.00 1 day agoSector Lead - Sr Finance Director - Industrial and Logistics - RemoteSupervisor, Finance Operations - Pricing ServicesLittle Rock, AR $80,000.00-$105,000.00 2 days agoSenior Manager, Large Customer Accounting ServicesLittle Rock, AR $43,888.00-$43,888.00 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17