Controller

American Moulding & Mill Work; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Nine Paid Holidays

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Accident and Critical Care Insurance

Term Life Insurance

Job summary

American Millwork is an established leading producer of quality hardwood mouldings and boards with a family-like culture. We seek an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting, combining strong technical accounting with business judgment and a hands-on leadership style.

The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure timely reporting, strengthen internal controls, and provide financial insight for leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years accounting experience, including Controller or senior role.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close and financial statements.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; meets deadlines.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Ability to work with both finance and non-finance leaders.

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

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Business judgment

Problem solving

Organizational skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Description

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

Position title

Controller

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

Job Benefits

• Vacation
• Nine Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Term Life Insurance