Corporate Controller

Position Summary

TERREPOWER is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to build a strong, scalable finance organization as the company continues its global expansion. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer and partnering closely with the CFO and senior management, the Controller will standardize accounting policies, strengthen financial controls, and modernize reporting infrastructure to deliver accurate, timely financial information to senior management, equity owners, and lenders.

This is a high-visibility leadership role for a hands-on finance executive who can lead a team through a period of significant growth — establishing consistent global financial policies and controls while driving compliance with U.S. GAAP and International Accounting Standards. The Controller will play a central role in shaping our finance vision and supporting the company's overall strategic direction.

On-site in Daphne, AL; relocation required for candidates outside the area.

Responsibilities 

• Ensure financial controls, processes, and reporting meet or exceed audit and regulatory standards.

• Partner with external auditors to maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, International Accounting Standards, and requirements set by private equity owners and lenders.

• Oversee financial reporting and compliance initiatives, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all disclosures.

• Lead process improvements across the monthly close cycle, reducing cycle time while enhancing accuracy and efficiency.

• Collaborate with the CAO, CFO, and senior management to develop and execute a finance vision and tactical plan aligned with North America's strategic goals.

• Develop and implement financial systems and reporting tools that provide timely, accurate, and actionable insights for decision-making.

• Own the Controller function for North America while providing financial leadership and support to the CAO on a global basis.

• Ensure alignment of global financial operations, accounting for local business practices, tax laws, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance financial transparency and operational efficiency company-wide.

• Global Perspective — able to navigate and manage financial operations across multiple countries, understanding local tax laws, compliance requirements, and business environments.

• Systems Thinking — assesses financial operations holistically, ensuring decisions support long-term financial health and business strategy.

• Ethical Leadership & Integrity — upholds high ethical standards in financial management, ensuring transparency and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualification 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA certification required.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including 5+ years in a Controller or senior finance leadership role.

• Active CPA certification required.

• Manufacturing industry experience required — direct experience within a manufacturing environment is non-negotiable; candidates without a manufacturing background will not be considered.

• Experience within a private equity-backed or publicly traded global manufacturing organization, ideally with revenue exceeding $500M.

• Proven track record leading finance/accounting teams across multi-site, multi-country manufacturing operations (5+ locations or 3+ countries).

• Demonstrated success partnering with external auditors and lenders on GAAP and International Accounting Standards compliance, including leading through at least one annual audit cycle.

• Hands-on experience implementing or upgrading financial systems/ERP platforms to improve close-cycle speed and reporting accuracy.

• Proven experience leading compliance initiatives related to audit, tax, and regulatory matters, with direct exposure to multi-jurisdictional tax and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Have

• MBA or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Tax.

• Big 4 public accounting firm background.

• Experience with a specific ERP/financial system relevant to your stack (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics).

• Exposure to international tax, treasury operations, and multi-currency consolidation.

• Experience with M&A integration, carve-outs, or post-acquisition finance integration.

• Track record of building or scaling a finance function during a period of rapid company growth.

• Experience presenting directly to a board, PE sponsor, or lender group.