Controller

American Millwork Corp.; Elkhart (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Nine paid holidays

401K with company match

Company paid life insurance

Short term disability

Accident and critical care insurance

Term life insurance

Job summary

American Millwork Corp. in Elkhart, IN is seeking an experienced Controller to lead our accounting and financial reporting functions.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong technical accounting expertise, integrity, and sound business judgment. The Controller will oversee month-end close, general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and internal controls, partner with leadership on budgeting and forecasting, and support cost accounting and IT oversight as a bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, includingController or senior accounting responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close and financial statements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance leaders.
• High integrity and sound business judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations: GL, AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations.
• Manage monthly and annual close process.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies.
• Oversee cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with leadership.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax, and regulatory obligations.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other financial partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and reporting.
• Develop and monitor meaningful financial KPIs.
• Oversee risk management including collections and insurance for property and employee benefits.

Job description

American Millwork is an established leading producer of quality hardwood mouldings and boards. We are proud of our fun, family-like atmosphere.

We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Controller to lead our accounting and financial reporting functions. This is a key leadership role for someone who combines strong technical accounting expertise with sound business judgment and a hands-on approach.

The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and provide financial insight that helps leadership make informed decisions. In addition, cost accounting and oversight of our IT function would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconciliations
• Manage the monthly and annual close process
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies
• Oversee cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning in partnership with leadership
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other financial partners
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting
• Develop and monitor meaningful financial KPIs
• Responsible for the risk management aspects including collections, and insurance both property and employee benefits

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a Controller or senior accounting role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience managing the month-end close and preparing financial statements
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems and advanced Excel skills, NetSuite experience a plus
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance leaders
• High integrity, discretion, and sound business judgment
• Vacation
• Nine Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Term Life Insurance

Hiring organization

Employment Type

Full-time

Manufacturing

Job Location

4840 Beck Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, 46516, United States