Job Title: Controller
Location: Wallace, SC or Charleston, SC (with limited regional day travel)
Reports To: Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Join a 100-Year American Manufacturing Legacy
Palmetto Brick Company thrives as South Carolina's largest family-owned brick manufacturer, driven by four generations of industry expertise. We blend over a century of craftsmanship with world-class innovation. At Palmetto Brick, you are part of a 'Built to Last' mission to provide superior products through an uncompromising standard of excellence and exceptional customer service.
We are seeking a strategic problem solver for an entry level Controller position who is ready to learn and grow with the company. This role is designed for a leader who can bridge the gap between compliance and forward-looking business intelligence. This hands-on leadership position serves as the guardian of fiscal integrity, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and data-driven strategic financial guidance that supports executive decision-making and sustainable business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Financial Controllership: Direct all accounting operations, including month-end close, year-end close, financial statement preparation and internal controls. Ensure GAAP compliance and serve as the primary liaison for annual audits and tax preparation.
- Business Intelligence & FP&A: Transform raw data into actionable strategy by overseeing the development of BI dashboards and forecasting tools. Own the annual budgeting process and track KPIs across sales, production, and supply chain.
- Supply Chain Oversight: Shepherding the end-to-end supply chain process to ensure operational accuracy in all facets. Oversee compliance with robust controls for inventory management across multiple sites. Direct the continuous optimization and execution of established cycle counting, turns, and obsolescence mitigation programs to ensure sustained asset protection and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; Active CPA or CMA license strongly preferred.
- Experience: 4+ years of progressive accounting/financial experience.
- Technical Skills: ERP systems experience, advanced Excel abilities and experience with Business Intelligence tools is preferred.
- Soft Skills: A proactive problem-solver with a "business partner" mindset and the ability to communicate complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
Competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits. Palmetto Brick Company is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
