An established, growing manufacturer is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations, strengthen financial processes, and support continued business growth. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a finance professional who can manage day-to-day accounting responsibilities while providing the financial insight, operational support, and strategic guidance needed to drive business performance.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing accounting, inventory management, cost analysis, and financial reporting, with the ability to partner closely with executive leadership to improve profitability, strengthen financial controls, and support continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all accounting functions, financial reporting, general ledger activities, and monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning initiatives.
- Manage inventory accounting, cost analysis, and margin reporting to support profitability and operational efficiency.
- Establish and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
- Oversee tax compliance, audit preparation, treasury activities, and banking relationships.
- Partner with executive leadership to provide financial analysis, identify risks, and support strategic business decisions.
- Improve ERP utilization, reporting capabilities, and financial systems to increase accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborate with operations, purchasing, and sales to improve working capital, inventory performance, and cost management.
- Support business growth, process improvements, and other strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including Controller, Assistant Controller, or comparable leadership responsibilities.
- Manufacturing experience strongly preferred, particularly within an inventory-intensive environment involving cost accounting, inventory valuation, and margin analysis.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, inventory accounting, and cost analysis.
- Experience managing budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and internal controls.
- Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel.
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to work across multiple business functions.
- Hands-on, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to balance strategic priorities and daily financial operations.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- High-impact leadership position with direct exposure to executive management.
- Opportunity to influence financial performance, operational efficiency, and business strategy.
- Broad ownership of accounting and finance with the autonomy to implement meaningful improvements.
- Established manufacturing environment with opportunities for continued growth and professional development.