Global Controller

Perfection Hy-Test 

Controller 

Charleston, SC 

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. 

Who We Are 

Perfection Hy-Test is a trusted aftermarket supplier of clutch, flywheel, and drivetrain components, specializing in manual transmission systems and OEM-style replacements. Its proprietary technologies—like self-adjusting clutches and technovation hydraulics—deliver high-performance solutions for a wide range of vehicles worldwide. 

What You’ll Do 

Primary responsibility is for all financial aspects of the Automotive Aftermarket Group US Retail business units, including accurate and timely recording of transactions and preparation of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Will oversee cash management processes, payroll, A/R, A/P, tax and ensure all financial policy requirements are met. As a business partner, the Controller will assist with strategic planning, assume ownership of the annual budget process and provide an array of analyses to maintain and improve profitability. 

Financial Integrity 

• Maintains the integrity of the data captured in the general ledger and establishes and enforces appropriate controls, including Marmon standard operating procedures and Sarbanes Oxley requirements. 

• Produces financial statement packages in accordance with monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules, including performance evaluation across sales, COGS, SG&A, etc. 

• Oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll transactions ensuring information technology security requirements are met as directed by the Marmon IT Director. 

• Facilitates internal and external audits, supports tax requirements, coordinates the annual physical inventory, maintains fixed assets, reviews multi-year contracts, and verifies the accuracy of all balance sheet accounts. 

Executive Partnership 

• Evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range plans, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action, including new product development, pricing, and potential acquisitions. 

• Coordinates and prepares a three-year strategic plan with input obtained from the President and Vice Presidents. 

• Strong continuous improvement skills required, including instructing, and empowering the accounting team to implement Lean principles to department processes 

• Leads and coordinates the annual budget process, from gathering of inputs and assumptions to the Marmon deliverables. Fosters a continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets. 

Decision Support 

• Provides timely and accurate financial analysis and insights of the business to assist the General Manager and other senior executives in performing their responsibilities. 

• Supports cross-functional initiatives across Sales & Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Human Resources by assisting with capital expenditure approval requests, innovation support, make vs. buy decisions, product pricing, customer profitability analyses, and cost containment decisions. 

• Ad Hoc requests as needed. 

Supervisory Responsibilities  

• Manage the accounting manager and staff accountants to oversee transactional processing, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.  

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  

• Building and organizing a high-performance finance team.   

• Interview and Train employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

What You’ll Need 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance with 10+ years of relevant experience is required  

• Master’s degree and/or CPA/CMA certification is a plus  

• Supervisory experience and knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, cost accounting in a manufacturing environment, and inner workings of ERP systems  

• Past ERP experience preferred- SYSPRO, Sage X3, other known ERPs (Company currently uses Syspro).  

• Highly proficient in Excel and comfortable using a variety of software packages and platforms to accumulate, manipulate, and analyze data. 

• Effective interpersonal skills, written and oral presentation skills, collaborative problem-solving skills, and project management skills. 

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.