Arkansas Talent Group · 4 hours ago
Controller
North Little Rock, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expArkansas Talent Group is partnering exclusively with a Private Equity–Backed Manufacturing Company in North Little Rock, Arkansas, to recruit a Controller. This newly created position aims to support the company’s rapid growth and involves working closely with executive leadership and the private equity team on financial and strategic decision-making.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Chris Chunn
Responsibilities
Direct all day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely month-end closing and financial reporting across multiple entities
Implement and refine internal controls and best-practice accounting processes designed for a fast-growing, complex organization
Oversee billing, collections, AP/AR management, payroll, and credit policies with a focus on efficiency and automation
Build financial dashboards, KPI reporting structures, and margin analyses for several revenue streams
Support development of unit economics and data-driven financial insights for leadership
Maintain a scalable accounting policy framework aligned with GAAP and internal control requirements
Partner closely with senior leadership to optimize workflows, reassign responsibilities, and drive efficiencies within the accounting team
Document and maintain departmental procedures, policies, and financial controls
Develop and maintain positive internal and external relationships, including vendors, customers, and cross-functional team members
Manage cash handling processes, ensuring strong controls around deposits, disbursements, and overall cash positioning
Lead the cash-flow projection process and maintain reporting structures supporting operational needs
Guide annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning
Analyze financial performance versus budget and provide recommendations to leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing or service-based environment
Hands-on cost accounting experience required
3+ years of supervisory experience
Strong proficiency with NetSuite
Preferred
CPA, CMA, or related credential strongly preferred
Budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and tax experience preferred
Experience working with Private Equity preferred
Benefits
Strong Base Salary + Bonus Opportunity
Opportunity for growth
Terrific Benefits and ample PTO Policy
401k Matching
High visibility role to work with C-Suite and Private Equity
Opportunity to join a company that plans to 5x their size in next 3-5 years
Company
Arkansas Talent Group
Arkansas Talent Group is a permanent placement firm specializing in Accounting, Finance, & Human Resources.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Chris Chunn
Co-Founder/Partner
Company data provided by crunchbase