SmartSign Announces Mary Martin as New Corporate Controller
Nexus team worked with Sentinel Capital Partners to place Corporate Controller for portfolio company
Our clients at Sentinel Capital Partners recently named Mary Martin as Corporate Controller for its portfolio company, SmartSign.
SmartSign, a leading manufacturer of signs for safety, identification, and compliance, backed by Sentinel Capital Partners, is pleased to announce that Mary Martin has joined the company as Corporate Controller. Mary will be responsible for managing SmartSign's accounting operations across its facilities in the U.S. and India.
Mary is a seasoned finance executive with more than 25 years of experience, including senior leadership roles at Truist Insurance Holdings, Genworth Financial, and other companies. She brings deep expertise in financial reporting, operational excellence, M&A accounting, internal controls, and talent development.
In her new role, Mary will establish and maintain a comprehensive internal controls program, oversee inventory accounting and cost accounting procedures, manage the month-end close and financial reporting processes, and serve as a key partner to SmartSign's leadership team. She will also play an integral role in the annual budget process and interface with external audit teams.
"We are thrilled to welcome Mary to the SmartSign team," said Josiah Wilson, talent associate at Sentinel Capital Partners. "Her impressive background spanning controllership, technical accounting, SEC reporting, and team leadership makes her ideally suited for this critical role. Under Mary’s guidance, we look forward to further strengthening our accounting operations and controls as we continue to grow."
The executive search was led by Nexus Search Partners, a purpose-driven firm that takes a hands-on, personalized approach to delivering high-quality talent from all backgrounds. Nexus specializes in matching candidate and company needs for long-term success.
Mary holds an MBA with honors from UNC Chapel Hill and a BS in Accounting from the University of South Carolina. She is a licensed CPA and will be based at SmartSign's Oxford, NC office.
Please join us in welcoming Mary to SmartSign!
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