Job Title:
Controller
Company: Alamo Group
Location: Lake Wales, FL
Created: 2026-04-02
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Working Conditions: No remote work or hybrid arrangements. This position is 100% on site. Position Summary Senior-level accounting professional responsible for overseeing financial operations, reporting, compliance, and internal controls. This role reports to the Director of Finance and plays a critical role in financial planning, process improvement, and supporting strategic decision-making. Essential Functions Key Responsibilities * Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports. * Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop budgets, monitor spending, and forecast financial performance. * Internal Controls: Design, implement, and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and support compliance. * Audit Oversight: Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely, accurate reporting and issue resolution. * Regulatory & Tax Compliance: Support compliance with applicable tax laws and financial regulations, as applicable. * Team Leadership: Lead and develop accounting staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management. * Strategic Support: Provide financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to support leadership decisions and long-term planning. * Systems & Process Improvement: Support ERP and financial systems enhancements, including automation, reporting improvements, and data integrity. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) * Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights. * Leadership: Proven experience leading accounting teams and partnering cross-functionally. * Strategic Thinking: Supports planning, resource allocation, and operational decision-making. * Communication: Clear, concise communication with stakeholders at all levels. * Project Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and process improvement initiatives. * Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with ERPs, reporting tools, data analytics, and workflow automation. * Integrity: High standards of ethics, confidentiality, and judgment. * ERP Experience (Preferred): Experience supporting or leading ERP implementations/upgrades (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE), including data migration, integration, and reporting enhancements. Education and Experience * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required. * 10+ years of progressive accounting experience required. * Preferred: 3+ years in an operating unit controller role.