Title: Lead Controller
Location:Hybrid (Elizabethtown, NC)
Supervisor: Finance Director
JOB SUMMARY
The Lead Controller is responsible for the overall financial control, compliance, and accounting operations. This role ensures full US GAAP compliance, maintains a strong SOX control environment, oversees month-end close processes, and partners closely with Operations and Corporate Finance. The Lead Controller manages the Controlling team and plays a critical role in driving financial accuracy, operational insight, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with US GAAP across both entities
Implement, maintain, and enhance SOX internal controls
Perform internal audits and coordinate external audit activities
Perform and ensure accurate and timely month-end close procedures
Prepare income tax information for Corporate reporting
Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure integrity of financial data
Manufacturing & Cost Accounting
Perform annual standard cost updates
Conduct physical inventory variance analysis and inventory controls oversight
Oversee cost accounting processes in a manufacturing environment
Analyze variances and provide financial insight to Operations leadership
Operational & Accounting Oversight
Oversee fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure controls
Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations
Review credit card transactions and perform related expenditure controls
Concur Expense system user administration
Manage JDE and iBuy purchase order approval limits and governanc
Perform ad hoc analysis requests related to expenses, balance sheet movements, etc
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop two direct reports, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and ensure succession planning for key roles
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and Corporate Finance
“Manage upwards” by seeking to understand leadership needs, communicating risks and insights early, and effectively supporting decision-making through clear, data-driven recommendations
Technical Accounting & Advisory
Research and interpret complex accounting issues
Lead the adoption and documentation of new accounting standards, policies, and procedures
Provide expertise on revenue recognition, fixed asset management and other topics
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Required:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
Big 4 public accounting audit background
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong knowledge of US GAAP
Understanding of cost accounting principles
Advanced Excel proficiency
Experience with global ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE)
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skill
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and lead change in a complex, matrixed organization
High integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement
Preferred:
Future prospects will become available for those that show drive, determination and ultimately achieve results.
HENGSTLER / DYNAPAR COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Hengstler is a leading European manufacturer of industrial components for counting and control applications. Customers around the globe rely on the company’s extensive experience, broad application know-how, high flexibility, and project management for high-tech tailor-made applications.
Dynapar is one of the world’s leading suppliers of motion control feedback products including encoders and resolvers. The company delivers customized, innovative technologies to customers around the globe in a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, paper and steel, factory automation, robotics, and medical equipment.
Specialty Product Technologies (SPT) is a group of core technology companies based in Elizabethtown, NC.
SPT designs, manufactures, and markets innovative products, services, and technologies to the industrial automation marketplace.
Together these innovators are known as Hengstler-Dynapar, and the company continues to deliver exciting new products such as its best-selling AC58 absolute encoders, which enable customers to integrate natively with the latest drive protocols for a wide range of applications.
RALLIANT CORPORATION OVERVIEW
Ralliant Corporation is a global precision technologies company that designs, develops, manufactures, and services precision instruments and highly engineered products used in mission‑critical applications around the world. The Company’s portfolio includes two strategic segments — Test & Measurement and Sensors & Safety Systems — housing well‑known brands with leading positions in their respective markets.
Ralliant’s solutions empower engineers by providing the performance and reliability needed to accelerate innovation in electrified and digital industries such as utilities, defense & space, power electronics, and advanced manufacturing.
With a legacy of more than 150 years of operating experience, a global team of approximately 7,000 employees, and a presence in 90+ countries, Ralliant is committed to continuous improvement, customer collaboration, and a culture rooted in precision, trust, and growth.
The Company is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, and operates as an independent, publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker RAL.
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Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
About Dynapar
Dynapar offers the world's broadest range of encoders, resolvers and accessories for motion feedback control. For 50 years, the four brands of Dynapar have been providing innovative, customized system solutions for virtually any heavy-, industrial, servo- or light-duty application.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 91700.00-170100.00
