Director Corporate Controller

About Company:

At Mopec Group our purpose is to enrich lives. We believe in creating a welcoming environment that celebrates differences, fosters a culture of inclusion, and empowers others to speak up. Our employees come from all walks of life, and we strive to reflect the vast and far-reaching communities in which we serve. By living our purpose and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, we can create better products, better serve our customers, and contribute to a better world for all.

Position Summary

Mopec Group is seeking a Director, Corporate Controller to lead the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will own the general accounting function, month-end close, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. The Corporate Controller will serve as the primary liaison to third-party auditors and tax consultants, and will be instrumental in ensuring the financial records are accurate, well-documented, and audit-ready — including preparedness for a quality of earnings (QoE) review. This is a hands-on leadership role suited for a technically strong manufacturing accountant who can also develop and manage a team.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting & Close

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and ensure the integrity of all accounting records in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Establish and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, and documented procedures.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Oversee AP operations, including vendor management, disbursements, and expense processing.
• Oversee AR operations, including billing, collections, cash application, and aging management.
• Monitor working capital and drive process improvements across both cycles.

Audit, Tax & Quality of Earnings

• Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors during the year-end audit; prepare PBC schedules and resolve inquiries.
• Coordinate with tax consultants on an as-needed basis for compliance and planning.
• Ensure financials are sound, well-supported, and structured to withstand a quality of earnings review, including proper revenue recognition, accruals, and normalization adjustments.

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Prepare accurate financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Manage financial consolidation and reporting using the company's consolidation/planning platform.

Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of five (Staff Accountant, three AR Specialists, one AP Specialist).
• Set goals, conduct performance reviews, and build a high-performing, accountable finance team.

Systems

• Serve as functional owner of Infor Visual ERP for accounting processes.
• Administer and leverage a financial consolidation tool (e.g., Workday Adaptive, Datarails, Vena, or Planful).
• Manage Avalara for sales/use tax and Concur for travel and expense management.
• Lead implementation of account reconciliation and accounting management software, such as FloQast.

Required Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• External audit experience required – big 4 preferred, regional at a minimum is required.
• Corporate accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close and financial reporting.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• Manager of Corporate Accounting for 2+ years.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.
• Proven people-management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infor Visual ERP or comparable manufacturing ERP.
• Experience with a financial consolidation/planning tool (Workday Adaptive, Datarails, Vena, or Planful).
• Familiarity with Avalara, FloQast, and Concur.
• Prior experience supporting a quality of earnings review, sale transaction, or private equity–backed environment.
• Cost accounting / standard costing exposure in a manufacturing setting.