CONTROLLER

Columbia Manufacturing Inc; Columbia (CT); In loco; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Comprehensive benefit package

401(k) plan with company match

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

A dynamic manufacturing firm in Columbia, Connecticut, is seeking a detail-oriented Controller. This role involves overseeing financial statements, compliance, and cost controls within manufacturing. The successful candidate will analyze financial data to drive operational improvements and profitability. Applicants should have 5-10 years of financial management experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to be part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Competenze

• 5-10 years of experience in financial management, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Mansioni

• Oversee financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with teams to monitor costs and efficiency.
• Analyze financial data for cost-saving opportunities.

Conoscenze

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Formazione

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

CPA or MBA (preferred)

Strumenti

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems, Visual (preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

Columbia Manufacturing, a Collective Manufacturing Group company, is a dynamic manufacturing company dedicated to delivering high-quality products to our clients. The company has strong growth potential and industry leading OEM’s as Customers. We are seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven Controller to support our growing operations in Columbia, Connecticut a be part of the Senior Leadership Team. In addition to responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of financial statements and compliance with regulations, this role provides essential business partnership to the Commercial and Operational leaders at Columbia. The role has a dual reporting structure to the CEO of Columbia and the CFO of Collective Manufacturing.

The Controller is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial statements, compliance with regulations, implementation of effective cost controls, and execution of strategic financial planning within a manufacturing environment. This role involves overseeing AR/AP, Treasury activities, tax compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will enhance the financial health and profitability of the business through supporting decision making on product pricing and cost management.

LOCATION: Columbia, CT

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Collaborate with production teams to monitor manufacturing costs and efficiency, including inventory valuation.
• Analyze financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational improvements, provide financial insights to senior management.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Monitor key financial and operational metrics (KPIs) and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Partner with the operation, engineering, and supply chain team to track and analyze manufacturing costs, labor utilization, and material spending.
• Evaluate capital expenditure requests, ROI analyses, and project cost tracking.
• Assist with pricing analysis, cost modelling, and margin analysis to support customer quotations and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred).

Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in financial management, preferably in a manufacturing or aerospace industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint); experience with ERP systems, Visual is preferred.

Desired Skills

• Effective business partnership with cross-functional leaders to enable optimal decision making and profitable growth.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on creating efficient, scalable processes.

Attributes

Action oriented, detail oriented, process driven, continuous improvement mindset, adaptable, commitment to excellence.

Columbia Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We are a drug‑free workplace and all applicants will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screen and may be subject to our random drug testing program depending on where they are assigned to work.

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefit package that includes, among other benefits, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance. We also offer several options for medical insurance, dental insurance, and 401(k) plan with a Company match.