Controller

Fahrenheit Advisors; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Competitive compensation: $120-150K +

On-site Ashland office

Growth opportunities

Job summary

BC Wood in Ashland, VA seeks a Controller to own financial operations and join the leadership team. This on-site role partners with the CFO and leads a growing front office team, driving accurate accounting, reporting, and controls in a manufacturing environment.

You will oversee GL, AP/AR, payroll, monthly financials, tax filings with the CPA, and analytics to guide pricing and profitability. A Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and strong Excel/GAAP skills are required, with 3–7 years in

Qualifications

• 3–7 years in manufacturing or production accounting within a small-to-medium business.
• Strong Excel skills, ability to build models and pull insights.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and ERP/manufacturing accounting software.
• Evidence of scrappy, effective problem-solving in a hands-on role.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting functions: general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and variance analysis.
• Coordinate with CPA on annual tax filings and compliance reporting.
• Lead leadership team financial reviews and quarterly planning.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory valuations, and pricing-driven profitability.

Skills

Excel Expert

Critical Thinking

Growth Mindset

Team Player

GAAP Knowledge

ERP/Manufacturing Software

Experience in Manufacturing Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Fahrenheit is assisting our client, BC Wood, in identifying a Controller to join their leadership team. This position will be based on-site at their Ashland office.

About BC Wood:

BC Wood is a thriving mid-sized manufacturing business with two operating locations and a team of 260 employees. The company has grown significantly over the past two decades, from $3M to its current scale, and continues to build. BC Wood is seeking a leader who wants to be part of a high-performing team and contribute to the next phase of organizational growth.

The Opportunity:

BC Wood is hiring a Controller to own financial operations and join the leadership team. This is a strategic role with hands‑on responsibility for all accounting and financial reporting. You'll manage a growing front office team, partner directly with the CFO and leadership group, and have real influence over how we run and grow the business.

This is an opportunity to step into your next role at a company that's serious about developing talent and creating a sustainable, accountable culture.

Details

• Oversee all accounting functions: general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll
• Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and conduct variance analysis
• Work with the company's CPA on annual tax filings and compliance reporting
• Be part of the leadership team - monthly financial reviews with senior management, quarterly planning, and strategic decision-making

Manufacturing Cost & Profitability

• Track direct and indirect manufacturing costs - labor, materials, overhead with precision
• Monitor inventory (raw materials, WIP, finished goods) and ensure accurate valuations
• Analyze production costs to drive pricing strategy and identify margin opportunities

Team Development & Operations

• Build and lead a front office accounting team
• Establish and maintain internal controls that protect company assets
• Manage accounting and manufacturing software systems
• Excel at the operational level: think in spreadsheets, build analysis tools, spot anomalies, and pull insights from data

Culture & Growth

• Take ownership, show up to rhythmic accountability, and help fix what's broken
• Contribute beyond your job description - in a growing company, you see where you can help and you do it
• Help develop scalable processes and systems as the organization grows

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3-7 years in manufacturing or production accounting; you've worked in a small-to-medium business and understand how to be scrappy and effective
• Excel Expert: You build models, spot errors, pull insights from data, and can communicate numbers to non-financial leaders
• Critical Thinker: You catch discrepancies, see patterns, and ask "why" when numbers don't add up
• Growth Mindset: You've hit a ceiling at your current company and you're ready for the next level - more responsibility, more impact, and the chance to grow into a leadership role
• Team Player: You don't say "that's not my job." You see the whole picture and contribute wherever you're needed
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of accounting principles, GAAP, ERP/manufacturing accounting software, and Excel
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA nice to have, but not required- we value mindset over credentials)

Benefits of the role:

• Flexible Schedule: Based in the Ashland office, you have flexibility on when you start (7am, 9am- whatever works for you)
• Compensation: $120-150K + quarterly bonus structure tied to company performance (hit net margin goals, share in the upside)
• Work-Life Balance: BC Wood practices what it preaches - we are an "on-site" kind of employer but we understand you have a life and need to be other places sometimes.
• Growth Path: This role is designed to develop you into a stronger financial leader